Last updated: December 17, 2019

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)
No
Addictive nature of tobacco
No
Adverse economic and social outcomes
No
Impact of tobacco use on friends and family
Yes
Quitline phone number and/or website
No
Description of current required warnings/messages:

All packs cartons of cigarettes and cigars must display the following health warnings and images:

A. Smoking causes fatal lung cancer
B. Smoking causes cancer of the mouth
C. Smoking tobacco is harmful to the health of the child
D.The use of tobacco causes sexual impotence
E. Smokers die prematurely
F. Smoking causes complications during pregnancy
G. Smoking causes breast cancer
H. Tobacco smoke is harmful to the health of those around you

Warnings A and B are to appear during the period from December 2019 to December 2021.