Have Your Say: Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill [B33 - 2022]
The Portfolio Committee on Health invites interested individuals and relevant stakeholders to submit written comments and indicate interest in making an oral submission on the Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill [B33 – 2022].
The objective of the Bill is to regulate smoking; to regulate the sale and advertising of tobacco products and electronic delivery systems; to regulate the packaging and appearance of tobacco products and electronic delivery systems and to make provision for the standardisation of their packaging; to provide for standards in respect of the manufacturing and export of tobacco products and electronic delivery systems; to prohibit the sale of tobacco products and electronic delivery systems to children; to prohibit the free distribution of tobacco products and electronic delivery systems; to prohibit the sale of tobacco products and electronic delivery systems by means of vending machines; and to provide for matters connected therewith.
Written submissions must be directed to Ms Vuyokazi Majalamba, Committee Secretary and addressed to the Portfolio Committee on Health 3rd floor, 90 Plein Street, Cape Town 8000, e-mailed to: tobaccobill@parliament.gov.za or online https://forms.gle/FLrhnvThDk8ccLG97 by no later than 4th August 2023. In addition to the written comments, please indicate your interest in making an oral presentation.
Copies of the Bill can be obtained from Ms Vuyokazi Majalamba (021) 403 3770, cell 083 709 8522 or at www.parliament.gov.za
Issued by Dr KL Jacobs, MP: Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Health.
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