Location and Size of Warnings / Messages on Unit Packaging
50% of Front, 50% of Back, Side(s)
Rotation
Required
Number of Warnings / Messages Authorized to Be Displayed at Any Given Time
12
Length of Rotation Period
Specified
- 2 years
Analysis
Combined picture and text warnings are required on all tobacco products. Warnings must be displayed on 50% of each principal display area, which has a different instruction depending on the shape of the packaging. For example, on standard rectangular packages, the warnings must be placed on the lower portion of the two largest surface areas. A maximum of twelve warnings shall be rotated during a 24-month period.
A side panel containing additional messages must be displayed on an area of not more than 30% of that side panel. One message, which contains quitline information, has been prescribed.
The law aligns with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines.
Location and Size of Warnings / Messages on Unit Packaging
50% of Front, 50% of Back, Side(s)
Rotation
Required
Number of Warnings / Messages Authorized to Be Displayed at Any Given Time
12
Length of Rotation Period
Specified
- 2 years
Analysis
Combined picture and text warnings are required on all tobacco products. Warnings must be displayed on 50% of each principal display area, which has a different instruction depending on the shape of the packaging. For example, on spherical containers, warnings must be placed on the two largest surfaces that are predominantly displayed. A maximum of twelve warnings shall be rotated during a 24-month period.
A side panel containing additional messages must be displayed on an area of not more than 30% of that side panel. One message, which contains quitline information, has been prescribed.
The law aligns with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines.
