Location and Size of Warnings / Messages on Unit Packaging
40% of Front, 40% of Back, Side(s)
Rotation
Required
Number of Warnings / Messages Authorized to Be Displayed at Any Given Time
2
Length of Rotation Period
Specified
- one year
Analysis
The law requires health warnings, which include images and text, to appear on the lower 40% of the package's front and back. There are four combinations of images and messages in total and change every year depending on whether it is an odd or even year (two per year, alternating). The text must be in Spanish on the front of the box and in Guarani on the back.
In addition, the law prescribes two messages - a qualitative constituents and emissions messages and a quitline number - to appear on one side panel.
The law meets FCTC Art. 11, with warning labels displayed on both the front and back and occupying at least 30% of each principal display area. However, to more fully align with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines, pictorial health warnings should occupy at least 50% of each principal display area and should preferably be located on the upper side of the package.
Location and Size of Warnings / Messages on Unit Packaging
40% of Front, 40% of Back
Rotation
Required
Number of Warnings / Messages Authorized to Be Displayed at Any Given Time
2
Length of Rotation Period
Specified
- one year
Analysis
The provisions of the law requiring warnings apply to all tobacco products, including smokeless tobacco products. The law requires health warnings, which include images and text, to appear on the lower 40% of the package's front and back. There are four combinations of images and messages in total and change every year depending on whether it is an odd or even year (two per year, alternating). The text must be in Spanish on the front of the box and in Guarani on the back.
In addition, the law prescribes two messages - a qualitative constituents and emissions messages and a quitline number - to appear on one side panel.
The law meets FCTC Art. 11, with warning labels displayed on both the front and back and occupying at least 30% of each principal display area. However, to more fully align with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines, the law should require pictorial health warnings that occupy at least 50% of each principal display area and should preferably be located at the upper side of the package. In addition, the contents of the health warnings for smokeless tobacco products should address the specific dangers of smokeless tobacco products.
