Last updated: January 19, 2024
Warnings/Messages Content
Examples of the health warnings/messages required on tobacco products other than cigars:
1. Front: SMOKING CAUSES HEART ATTACKS (plus image)
Back: SMOKING CAUSES HEART ATTACKS (plus image)
Smokers are more likely to have heart attacks than non-smokers. Many smokers who have heart attacks will die from them.
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Side: WARNING Smoking causes heart attacks.
2. Front: SMOKING CAUSES OVER 80% OF LUNG CANCERS (plus image)
Back: SMOKING CAUSES OVER 80% OF LUNG CANCERS (plus image)
Over 80% of lung cancers are caused by smoking. Most people diagnosed with lung cancer will die from it.
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Side: WARNING Tobacco smoke contains many poisonous chemicals that cause lung cancer.
Example of the health warnings/messages required on cigars:
Front: CIGAR SMOKE IS TOXIC (plus image)
Back: CIGAR SMOKE IS TOXIC
Cigar smoke contains high concentrations of toxins and irritants. Taking in this toxic mix can damage the body’s cells, resulting in many diseases including cancer, heart disease and respiratory disease.
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Health warning/message required on smokeless tobacco (nasal snuff):
Front and back: This product damages your health and is addictive.
