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Table 4 Extent of implementation of the “best buys” interventions included in the tobacco control policies in South Africa and Togo

From: Assessment of the multi-sectoral approach to tobacco control policies in South Africa and Togo

“Best buy” interventions (2014–2016)

Interventions implemented

South Africa

Togo

Tax increases on tobacco

The tax applies to all tobacco products (cigarettes, snuffs, chewing tobacco) (some products = partial)

Yes

Yes

The tax level during the study

35%

45%

Smoke-free indoor work places and public places

There is a national smoke free policy that covers all public places (some cities or settings = partial)

Yes

Yes

There are enforced penalties for non-compliance (having penalties but not enforced = partial)

Partial

Partial

Health information and warnings about tobacco

Multiple warnings/images are rotated from time to time, applies to all brands/products

Yes

No

Large, clear, visible (at least 30% coverage) and legible all brands/all products (if only some of these words are in the legislation = partial)

Yes

Yes

Health warning includes pictures or pictograms all brands/all products

Yes

Yes

Include constituents and emissions of tobacco (e.g., how much tar) on all brands/products

Yes

Yes

In official country language on all brands (only some brands/products = partial)

Yes

Yes

Required on all tobacco products (if on only some products or brands, partial)

Yes

Yes

Bans on advertising and promotion

Ban advertising, promotion and sponsorship of all tobacco products

Yes

Yes

Ban for all forms of mass media

Yes

Yes

Disclosure of expenditure on advertising by industry

Yes

Yes