Last updated: May 15, 2020

Warnings/Messages Content

Does the content of the warnings/messages address:
Health impacts
Yes
Advice on cessation (e.g., the benefits of cessation or steps to take to stop smoking)
Uncertain
Addictive nature of tobacco
Uncertain
Adverse economic and social outcomes
Uncertain
Impact of tobacco use on friends and family
Uncertain
Quitline phone number and/or website
Uncertain
Description of current required warnings/messages:

The law does not mandate specific warnings to appear on packaging. Instead, the law states that packaging must “carry health warnings describing the harmful effects of tobacco use and may include other appropriate messages.”