Cigarette package health warnings : international status report

(Disponible en anglais seulement.)

International overview ranking 140 countries based on the size of warnings for cigarette packages; lists those countries that have finalized requirements for picture-based warnings. Australia, New Zealand and the Cook Islands have the largest warnings in the world at 30% at front of the package, 90% at back. Canada has 50% at front, 50% at back.

http://www.fctc.org/dmdocuments/warnings-intl%20status%20report%20Oct%202008.pdf


Comment: The content of text and graphic warnings is often vivid and gruesome, and emphasizes the harsh health realities of smoking.