Analysis
Combined picture and text health warnings are required to cover 65% of the front and back of the package. In addition, the law requires a general health warning on 50% of one side of the package and a health information message on 50% of the other side of the package. These messages are not required on unit packets of roll-your-own tobacco or almeassel tobacco which do not have sides (e.g., pouches or cylindrical packages).
The specific warnings to appear, including their number, content, and requirements for rotation, are uncertain, however. Accordingly, it is uncertain if a qualitative constituent and emission statement is required. The standard states that "[t]he combined health warning will be changed periodically as determined by the Gulf Committee for Tobacco Control."
In addition, plain packaging is required for all available tobacco products.
The law meets FCTC Art. 11 and aligns with the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines with regard to size (at least 50%) and content (text and pictures). However, to align more fully, the law should specify the number, content, and rotation requirements of the health warnings.
