TOBACCO PRODUCTS CONTROL ACT POSTER DETAILS

The purpose of this Tobacco Products Control Act, No. 83 of 1993 Poster is to provide an organisation with a Tobacco Products Control Act, No. 83 of 1993 wall chart that is required and is to be made available in the workplace, according to the law. 

The Tobacco Products Control Act, No. 83 of 1993 poster is available as a A1 laminated wall chart in English only.

WHO NEEDS TO USE THIS TOBACCO PRODUCTS CONTROL ACT POSTER?

This Tobacco Products Control Act, No. 83 of 1993  poster is intended for all companies who need to inform employees in their workplace.

The publication aids in providing for the health and safety of persons at work and for the health and safety of persons visiting the workplace.

WHY IS THIS TOBACCO PRODUCTS CONTROL ACT POSTER IMPORTANT?

Smoking in the workplace is regulated by the Tobacco Products Control Act 83 of 1993. The Act provides for the protection of non-smokers – it does not provide any benefit or protection for smokers. Also, smoking in the workplace is not regulated by Labour Law but only by the above-mentioned Act. In terms of this Act, the employer is obliged to take steps to protect his non-smoking staff from the cigarette smoke of the smokers.

The act also acts to prohibit or restrict smoking in public places; to regulate the sale and advertising of tobacco products in certain respects and to prescribe what is to be reflected on packages, and it provides for matters connected therewith.

The Tobacco Products Control Act 83 of 1993 intends:

• to prohibit or restrict smoking in public places;
  
• to regulate the sale and advertising of tobacco products in certain respects and to prescribe what is to be reflected on packages; and
• to provide for matters connected therewith.

This provides evidence to an inspector that the organisation is compliant with the requirement for informing the employees.

CONTENTS OF THE TOBACCO PRODUCTS CONTROL ACT POSTER

The Tobacco Products Control Act, No. 83 of 1993

Commencement

1 February 1994 (Gazette 15453 of 28 January 1994)

Amendments:

Amended by Tobacco Products Control Amendment Act 63 of 2008

Amended by Tobacco Products Control Amendment Act 23 of 2007

Amended by Tobacco Products Control Amendment Act 12 of 1999

Amended by General Law Fifth Amendment Act 157 of 1993