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COMMENTS: Law No. 2006-12 Concerning Tobacco Control is the primary piece of legislation governing tobacco control in Niger. It regulates smoke free places; tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship; and packaging and labeling of tobacco products, among other things.
COMMENTS: Resolution No. 0004 on the Creation of the Parliamentarian Tobacco Control Network a network of Members of Parliament to oversee and help to facilitate implementation and application of the tobacco control law.
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COMMENTS: Decree No. 2008/PRN/MSP establishes the modes of enforcement under Law No. 2006-12 and provides additional information on requirements under the law.
COMMENTS: Administrative Order No. 261 MSP/DHP/ES regulates the packaging and labeling of tobacco products, including graphic health warnings. More recent requirements are contained in Joint Administrative Order No. 442.
COMMENTS: Administrative Order No. 260 MSP/NC/PSP establishes the requirements that must be met in order to open and operate retail outlets selling tobacco products.
COMMENTS: Joint Administrative Order No. 441 regulates the licensing and operation of tobacco products points of sale.
COMMENTS: Joint Administrative Order No. 442 regulates packaging and labeling of tobacco products, including providing for the content of health warnings required on packaging of cigarettes and cigars.
COMMENTS: Ministry of Trade and Private Sector Promotion Order No. 082 prohibits the importation, distribution, and sale of flavored tobacco products.
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