What is the minimum age for buying tobacco products

Von Tonner · 06-27-08, 09:22 AM

SA has just introduced legislation which raises the age from 16 to 18 years in buying tobacco products. This got me wondering what it was in other countries.

They have also banned tobacco companies from promoting or sponsoring any event unless such sponsorship is done anonymously.

No tobacco products can be sold in health or educational facilities.

We already have legislation which bans smoking in public places such as theaters, shopping malls etc. Restaurants have to have smoking areas.

Plus there has to be warnings on all tobacco products that it is detrimental to your health together with further new regulations compelling manufacturers to display ghastly images of people suffering from smoking-related diseases to create public awareness on the dangers of smoking.

06-27-08, 09:22 AM	#1
Von Tonner Seasoned Skipper Join Date: May 2005 Location: South Africa Posts: 711 Downloads: 44 Uploads: 0	What is the minimum age for buying tobacco products SA has just introduced legislation which raises the age from 16 to 18 years in buying tobacco products. This got me wondering what it was in other countries. They have also banned tobacco companies from promoting or sponsoring any event unless such sponsorship is done anonymously. No tobacco products can be sold in health or educational facilities. We already have legislation which bans smoking in public places such as theaters, shopping malls etc. Restaurants have to have smoking areas. Plus there has to be warnings on all tobacco products that it is detrimental to your health together with further new regulations compelling manufacturers to display ghastly images of people suffering from smoking-related diseases to create public awareness on the dangers of smoking.