Pictures (Photos), Text Warnings/Messages
Type of Warnings / Messages Required
90% of Front, 90% of Back
Location and Size of Warnings / Messages on Unit Packaging
4
Number of Warnings / Messages Authorized to Be Displayed on Front / Back at Any Given Time
Required
Rotation
Specified- 2 years
Length of Rotation Period
Analysis
The law requires combined picture and text health warnings on all tobacco product packages. Together, the combined picture and text health warning must occupy 90% of the two main surfaces (front and back), with the image covering 60% and the text covering 30%.
The Ministry of Health is authorized to issue the combined picture/text warnings, and the law requires the Ministry to update the health warnings every two years. The current round of warnings includes four images and accompanying text. According to the health warning implementation guide, the warnings are to appear in two pairs, with one warning displayed on the front and a different warning displayed on the back.
The law meets FCTC Art. 11 and aligns with the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines with regard to size, location, and rotation.
Pictures (Photos), Text Warnings/Messages
Type of Warnings / Messages Required
90% of Front, 90% of Back
Location and Size of Warnings / Messages on Unit Packaging
4
Number of Warnings / Messages Authorized to Be Displayed on Front / Back at Any Given Time
Required
Rotation
Specified- 2 years
Length of Rotation Period
Analysis
The law requires combined picture and text health warnings on all tobacco products. Together, the combined picture and text health warning must occupy 90% of the two main surfaces (front and back), with the image covering 60% and the text covering 30%.
The Ministry of Health is authorized to issue the combined picture/text warnings, and the law requires the Ministry to update the health warnings every two years. The current round of warnings includes four images and accompanying text. According to the health warning implementation guide, the warnings are to appear in two pairs, with one warning displayed on the front and a different warning displayed on the back.
The law meets FCTC Art. 11 and aligns with the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines with regard to size, location, and rotation.
