Legislation by Country/Jurisdiction
Japan
Tobacco Business Act, No. 68 of 1984 (excerpt)
COMMENTS: Article 39 of the Tobacco Business Act, No. 68 of 1984 requires health warnings on tobacco product packaging and authorizes the issuance of implementing regulations. Article 40 of this law calls on advertisers to make "efforts that their advertising not be excessive" and authorizes guidelines on tobacco advertising, promotion and sponsorship.
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