South Africa List of smoking bans

bilingual no smoking sign in english , afrikaans @ state-owned facility.

the south african government passed first tobacco products control act in 1993 , started implementing act in 1995. act regulated smoking in public areas , prohibited tobacco sales people under age of 18. aspects of tobacco advertising regulated example labelling. 1993 act not considered comprehensive enough , tobacco products control amendment act passed in 1999. act prohibits advertising , promotion of tobacco products, including sponsorship , free distribution of tobacco products. act restricts smoking in public places, includes workplaces, restaurants, bars, , public transport. act allow designated smoking areas (no more 25% of total floor area). act stipulates penalties transgressors of law, , specifies maximum permissible levels of tar , nicotine. regulations implemented in 2001.

the government proposed further amendments bill in 2007 sought deal new practices designed circumvent act. these amendments aim bring current law compliance world health organization framework convention on tobacco control (fctc). framework has been ratified south african government.

the south african government has set minimum legal age smokers 18.