This Decree defines the attributions, the organization and the functioning of the Public Hygiene Police of Mauritania.
This decree defines the scope of the prohibition on smoking in public places or places open to the public, and specifies the powers of health police officers in enforcing the law on tobacco control. It also sets out the rules governing the liability of manufacturers and distributors of tobacco products in the event of damage caused by the consumption of these products.
The decree covers the powers, organization and operation of the Public Hygiene Police.
These regulations provide for tobacco control measures including tobacco bans, health warnings, advertising restrictions etc.