Last updated: September 17, 2019

Warnings/Messages Content

Does the content of the warnings/messages address:
Health impacts
Yes
Advice on cessation (e.g., the benefits of cessation or steps to take to stop smoking)
No
Addictive nature of tobacco
No
Adverse economic and social outcomes
No
Impact of tobacco use on friends and family
Yes
Quitline phone number and/or website
No
Description of current required warnings/messages:

One of two general warnings must appear on the front:
"Smoking kills" or "Smoking leads to fatal and serious disease"

One of 10 additional warnings must appear on the back:
1. Smoking doubles the risk of stroke
2. Smoking causes Oral and Laryngeal Cancer
3. Smoking causes Lung Cancer and diseases
4. Smoking causes heart diseases
5. Smoking causes clogged arteries and veins
6. Smoking causes impotency 
7. Smoking during pregnancy harms the fetus
8. Second-hand smoking harms others
9. Smoking causes Skin Aging
10. Smokers die early