Tobacco Product Labelling
Current tobacco product labelling requirements were adopted in 2000 to
increase awareness of the health hazards and health effects associated
with tobacco use. The current approach and supporting regulations target
tobacco users with messages that are noticeable, informative and credible.
The requirements focus messages in three areas: health warnings, health
information messages and toxic emissions/constituents statements. See the Tobacco Products Information Regulations.
Anatomy of a cigarette package
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Graphic health warnings
Most tobacco product packaging in Canada must display one of 16 graphic health warnings about hazards associated with tobacco use. View all 16 warnings... |
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Toxic emissions statement
Manufacturers are required to print information on the emission levels of six toxic chemicals - nicotine, tar and carbon monoxide as well as formaldehyde, benzene and hydrogen cyanide - on most packaging. More about these 6 toxins... |
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Health information messages
Tobacco product packaging must also display information on hazards of tobacco use (lung cancer and second-hand smoke, for instance) or tips on quitting smoking. These are usually printed on the inside of cigarette packs. Read all messages... |
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