Last updated: January 30, 2023

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)
Yes
Addictive nature of tobacco
Yes
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:

The main text warning to appear on the front of the pack states “Smoking Kills.”

The other warnings required to appear on the back of the pack are:
1) Smoking leads to heart attacks and strokes
2) Smoking leads to lung cancer
3) Smoking leads to chronic lung diseases
4) Smoking during pregnancy harms your child
5) Protect your children from tobacco smoke
6) Talk to a doctor to help you quit smoking
7) Smoking leads to strong dependence. Don’t start smoking
8) Smoking increases the risk of death from heart and lung disease
9) Smoking can lead to a slow and painful death
10) Smoking can lead to impotence
11) Smoking leads to premature skin aging
12) Smoking can lead to infertility