Comparative assessment of implementation of Cigarette and Other Tobacco Products Act in three States of India: A pre-post study.

Background Objectives: The Cigarette and Other Tobacco Products Act (COTPA) limits the sale of tobacco products, promotion and advertising and packaging of tobacco products in India. Periodic monitoring of the level of compliance with all sections of COTPA is obligatory to assess the effectiveness of the act.

Methods: This pre-post study aimed to assess the change in the level of compliance with different sections of COTPA in selected States.