The following changes are in the pipeline:
- Regulations to restrict smoking near building entrances, and in sports stadiums, railway platforms, bus stops and outdoor dining areas.
- Use of picture-based health warnings on tobacco packaging.
- Banning use of the terms “low-tar”, “mild” and “light” on cigarette packaging.
- Regulation of harmful chemicals added to tobacco products.
- Introduction of self-extinguishing cigarettes to reduce the risk of discarded burning cigarette ends starting fires.