COMMENTS: Law No. 12-2012 of July 4, 2012 is the primary piece of tobacco control legislation regulating smoke free places, packaging and labeling and tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship.
COMMENTS: Decree No. 2018-216 clarifies the scope of the comprehensive ban on smoking in indoor public places, workplaces, and on public transport. In addition, the decree contains definitions for a number of key terms and specifies duties placed on the persons in charge of smoke free premises.
COMMENTS: Decree No. 2018-218 clarifies the scope of the comprehensive ban on tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship under Law No. 12-2012. In addition, the decree contains definitions for a number of key terms.
COMMENTS: Decree No. 2018-217 contains implementing details for health warnings and messages required to appear on tobacco product packaging. However, an administrative order detailing the exact size, location/placement, and contents of the warnings has not yet been issued.
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