Botswana: Tobacco Control Act 2021 Regulations Remain Unsigned
Wansom AI
Botswana's Tobacco Control Act 2021 remains unenforced because its regulations are unsigned.Summary
The Botswana Tobacco Control Act 2021 cannot be fully implemented because its accompanying regulations have not been signed, leaving the law in legislative limbo. This delay has sparked mounting pressure from councillors nationwide and public health advocates who warn that young people remain exposed to cigarettes and vaping products without regulatory safeguards. The missing regulations are essential for enforcing provisions on marketing, sale, and youth access. If the impasse continues, the Act risks remaining ineffective despite being passed years ago, undermining its public health objectives. Lawyers in the tobacco and vaping sectors should prepare for imminent compliance obligations once the regulations are signed.
(Source：Wansom AI)
