Saikripa, 289, PTP Nagar, Thiruvananthapuram 695 038, Kerala || T: 0471-2361026 || E: tobaccofreekerala@gmail.

com ||

About COTPA The Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products (Prohibition of Advertisement and Regulation of Trade and Commerce, Production, Supply and Distribution) Act, 2003, known as COTPA in short is a comprehensive law on tobacco in the public interest and to protect the public health. This Act is the principal legislation governing tobacco control in India. It has detailed provisions for the regulation of trade and commerce, production, supply and distribution of cigarettes and other tobacco products besides measures governing advertisements of tobacco products. The Act has 33 sections, of which the salient ones are Sections 4 to 7. Section 4 deals with prohibition of smoking in public places and Section 5 details prohibition on all forms of direct/indirect advertisement, promotion and sponsorship of tobacco products. Section 6 details measures prohibiting sale of tobacco products to, and by minors and Section 7 describes the mandatory health warnings on all tobacco products.

Saikripa, 289, PTP Nagar, Thiruvananthapuram 695 038, Kerala || T: 0471-2361026 || E: tobaccofreekerala@gmail.com ||