Exemptions for the Singapore 2025 TFWA Exhibition under the Tobacco Control Act

"The document outlines temporary exemptions from specific sections of the Tobacco Control Act for exhibitors, organisers, and venue owners participating in the 2025 Tax Free World Association (TFWA) exhibition. These exemptions are effective from 21 April 2025 to 31 December 2026, and are subject to strict conditions. Key Exemptions: 1. Online Exhibition Directory (TFWA Website) Ads related to tobacco are allowed if they: * Are pre-approved, * Don’t feature prohibited products, * Are visible only to registered trade participants. 2. Exhibition Mobile App * Similar conditions as the online directory. * Additionally, no push notifications or direct sales involving tobacco are allowed. 3. At-Venue and Print Directory Ads Ads must stay within exhibitor booths or in physical directories distributed only at the venue. 4. Display of Tobacco Products Allowed within exhibitor booths during the exhibition only, if conditions in Paragraph 10 are met. 5. Importing & Distributing Tobacco Samples Exhibitors may import and give free samples to registered trade visitors involved in the tobacco business, only at the venue. 6. Venue Owner Exemptions Owners may permit advertising and displays if not involving prohibited products and within exhibition guidelines. 7. Organiser Exemptions **Organisers may facilitate ads and displays, provided they: *Inform exhibitors of conditions, *Ensure compliance, *Avoid prohibited products. * *Common Conditions (Para 10): *No prohibited tobacco products *Health warnings and labels must be clearly printed and follow packaging specifications. *Notices must be durable, visible, and unobscured. These exemptions aim to support trade-related activities while maintaining public health safeguards and limiting public exposure to tobacco advertising."