Health Warnings/Messages Features
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.
The law aligns with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines.
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.
The law aligns with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines.