eNewsletter #25 July 2023 - 31 July 2023
In this edition we report on a number of activities where REEP members have spoken: at the International Health Economics Association Conference in Cape Town, at an online workshop on the funding of health awareness campaigns, and at a high-level meeting on tobacco taxation for the WHO Eastern Mediterranean region. On the alcohol front, we report on a set of consultations that were held between the Western Cape government and various stakeholders, where Sam and I were the main presenters.
Canada: Health warning labels to be displayed on individual cigarette
Canada’s latest tobacco labelling regulation amendments came into force on 1 August 2023.
McCabe Centre welcomes new Regional Manager for Asia
Mauritius: First African country to implement plain packaging, along with other strong measures
The Public Health (Restrictions on Tobacco products) Regulations 2022, issued under the Public Health Act, was promulgated in June 2022. This new regulation requires packaging of tobacco products to be standardised in shape, material, texture, and colour, with a standard opening. Brand and variant names may only appear in a standard font, with no other branding, logos or promotion permitted.