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Guidelines for Designated Smoking Areas in Ghana

New guidelines outline requirements for designated smoking areas in public and workplace settings.

✔ Verified from official sources Last verified: 30 Jul 2026

TL;DR

Smoking in public places is generally prohibited.
Designated smoking areas must prevent smoke from spreading.
Outdoor areas cannot be near entrances or walkways.
Indoor areas must have proper ventilation and separation.
Managers must clearly mark and equip smoking areas.

Numbers That Matter

Figure	Value
Effective Date	1st October 2019
First Adoption Date	1st February 2013

What Changed

Change	Who it affects
Introduction of designated smoking area guidelines	Public place and workplace managers
Requirements for indoor and outdoor smoking areas	Smokers and non-smokers in public spaces

What it means for you

Students

Smoking areas must be away from school entrances.

Drivers

Smoking is restricted in public transport; designated areas must comply.

Traders & SMEs

Must provide designated smoking areas that meet guidelines.

Families

Protects non-smokers from second-hand smoke in public spaces.

Official source

Food and Drugs Authority, Specifications for Designated Smoking Areas, Document No. FDA/DRI/TSA/GL-DSA/2013/03

https://fdaghana.gov.gh/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/SPECIFICATIONS-FOR-A-DESIGNATED-SMOKING-AREA.pdf

📎 Sources

Health: https://fdaghana.gov.gh/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/SPECIFICATIONS-FOR-A-DESIGNATED-SMOKING-AREA.pdf

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