Big fight brewing over ‘irrational’ smoking and vaping laws in South Africa

August 30, 2023 by businesstech.co.za

Big fight brewing over ‘irrational’ smoking and vaping laws in South Africa

While all parties agree smoking and vaping should be regulated in South Africa, a significant industry player is contesting the Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill in its current form. Multinational tobacco company Philip Morris South Africa (PMSA) is pushing back strongly against the bill, saying that’s proposed laws lack nuance and scientific justification – to the extent that they are irrational.


20.30% of the adult population are current smokers. There are approximately 8.6 million current smokers in South Africa 35.10% of men are current smokers but only 6.50% of women.
SOURCE: GSTHR

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