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In recent weeks, we have seen a renewed push to call for the passing of the Control of Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Bill. This juncture presents South Africa with a critical opportunity – not just to update our tobacco control laws, but to pioneer a truly innovative approach to crafting legislation that could set a global standard.
This opportunity will be wasted if we rush to pass legislation that fails to account for the complex realities of today’s tobacco and nicotine landscape.
Firstly, we must admit that the landscape of tobacco and nicotine use has changed dramatically since this bill was first published for comment in 2018.
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