Malawi Parliament Passes Tobacco Industry Act, Repealing the 2019 Law

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Dec.01.2023

Malawi Parliament Passes Tobacco Industry Act, Repealing the 2019 Law

Malawi's Parliament passed the Tobacco Industry Bill to repeal the Tobacco Industry Act No. 10 of 2019, providing a new legal framework.

According to a report by Nyasatimes, the Parliament of Malawi has passed the Tobacco Industry Bill, which aims to repeal the Tobacco Industry Act No. 10 of 2019.

The new bill has provided a fresh and comprehensive legal framework for Malawi's tobacco industry.

Minister of Agriculture Sam Kawale asserted in parliament that the new legislation has met the standards of the global tobacco industry.

References:

[1] Malawi Parliament passes Tobacco Industry Bill

Also Read:

[1] Malawi Officially Joins World Health Organization's FCTC

[2] Malawi Government Approves WHO's Tobacco Control Framework Convention

[3] Malawi to Create Better Working Environment for Tobacco Industry Workers

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