All tobacco products must be labeled, effective Jan 28

6 days ago

The Health Protection Agency (HPA) announced on Thursday that it will begin taking action on January 28, 2026 against tobacco products that do not comply with new labeling requirements. The new regulations, stemming from the Tobacco Control Act and the General Regulations on Tobacco Control, dictate the labeling standards for tobacco products imported into and sold within the Maldives. A significant update