Location and Size of Warnings / Messages on Unit Packaging
70% of Front, 70% of Back, Side(s)
Rotation
Required
Number of Warnings / Messages Authorized to Be Displayed at Any Given Time
2
Length of Rotation Period
Specified
- two years
Analysis
Combined pictorial and text health warnings are required on at least 70% of the front and back surfaces of tobacco product packs and cartons. The Minister of Health has prescribed two warnings in the current series to be displayed simultaneously, appearing on an equal number of packages during the rotation period. Each series of warnings is to be displayed for a period of two years, with a four month transition period during which two series can be displayed.
In addition, the following warning is required to appear on one side panel: "Quitting Smoking Is Possible".
The law meets FCTC Art. 11 and aligns with the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines with respect to size, format, location, and rotation.
Location and Size of Warnings / Messages on Unit Packaging
70% of Front, 70% of Back, Side(s)
Rotation
Required
Number of Warnings / Messages Authorized to Be Displayed at Any Given Time
Uncertain
Length of Rotation Period
Uncertain
Analysis
Combined pictorial and text health warnings are required on at least
70% of the front and back surfaces of tobacco product packs and cartons.
The Minister of Health has prescribed two warnings in the current
series to be displayed simultaneously, appearing on an equal number of
packages during the rotation period. Each series of warnings is to be
displayed for a period of two years, with a four month transition period
during which two series can be displayed.
In addition, the following warning is required to appear on one side panel: "Quitting Smoking Is Possible".
The law meets FCTC Art. 11 and aligns with the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines with respect to size, format, location, and rotation. To more fully align, the content of the health warnings for smokeless tobacco products should address the specific dangers of smokeless tobacco.
