Unsigned regulations leave tobacco control law in limbo

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Unsigned regulations leave tobacco control law in limbo

Government is facing mounting pressure to implement the Tobacco Control Act, 2021 amid growing concerns over young people’s exposure to cigarettes and vaping products.

Councillors across the country have joined calls for the outstanding regulations to be signed and the law brought into operation, arguing that legislation passed five years ago risks remaining ineffective without the necessary implementation measures. They have warned that continued delays are leaving communities vulnerable to tobacco-related harm.

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The post Unsigned regulations leave tobacco control law in limbo first appeared on Sunday Standard and is written by Sunday Standard Reporter