Updated 28th April 2005
Smoking regulations are in place in department stores, food markets, self-service and some other restaurants, canteens, and confectioners, as well as in schools, health establishments and on public transport. The 1993 Labour Safety Act specifies that specific smoking areas must be designated in all workplaces, or that other organisational measures must be in place in order to eliminate the harmful effects of second-hand smoke. Smoke-free areas in restaurants can be “separated” by using ventilation systems.
In December 2004, a public health directorate was established to co-ordinate the implementation of a ten-year public health programme that was adopted by the Parliament in June 2002. Further steps are now being taken to strengthen tobacco control legislation. For example, the Government is aiming for all restaurants to be smoke-free by the year 2010.
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