The Tobacco Institute of Southern Africa (Tisa) and the Fair-trade Independent Tobacco Association (Fita) on 15 August met at Sars head office to discuss and agree on collaboration to combat illicit trade in cigarette and all tobacco products.
Fita and Tisa, which represent approximately 99% of the tobacco industry, committed to ensure that their members fully complied with the tax, customs and excise laws, and to act against any of their members that are found to be contravening the legislation, which could include their suspension, or expulsion.
Sars, Tisa and Fita acknowledged their shared responsibility in combating illicit trade in cigarette and tobacco products in the best interests of economic growth and compliance with the legislation.