Abstract:
On May 25, 2024, Shanghai Municipal Administration for Market Regulation released Shanghai local standard
Requirements for Outdoor Smoking Areas Setting Up and Management (DB 31/T 1482‒2024) (hereinafter referred to as
Standard), which scheduled for official implementation from September 1, 2024. This article provided an interpretation of the key provisions in the
Standard, with a particular emphasis on the scope of application, establishment and management requirements. In addition, the significance and potential difficulties and challenges during subsequent implementation of the
Standard was summarized and outlined simultaneously, so as to provide a guarantee for users to fully comprehend and effectively implement the
Standard.