TOBACCO CONTROL LAWS

Warnings/Messages Content

Last updated: May 1, 2026

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:

The following health warnings are required to appear on packaging beginning December 7, 2018:

Health Warning 1
WARNING: Smoking Causes AGEING

Health Warning 2
WARNING: YOUR Smoke May Kill Your Children

Health Warning 3
WARNING: Tobacco Causes MOUTH CANCER

Health Warning 4
I Quit Smoking Now!

Health Warning 5
WARNING: Smoking Causes IMPOTENCE

Health Warning 6
WARNING: Tobacco causes SLOW and PAINFUL DEATH

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