Changing the Face of Cigarettes

Graphic Health Warnings

Tobacco product packaging also displays health information messages on diseases caused by tobacco use or tips on quitting smoking which are printed on the inside slider or leaflet. The regulations that allowed for these images became law in June 2000, making Canada the first country in the world to implement such strong labelling and reporting measures.

Studies have shown that tobacco can be harder to quit than heroin or cocaine. The facts behind this label

Your children are twice as likely to smoke if you do. Half of all premature deaths among life-long smokers result from tobacco use.

Tobacco use during pregnancy reduces the growth of babies during pregnancy. These smaller babies may not catch up in growth after birth, and the risks of infant illness, disability, and death are increased. The facts behind this label

Second-hand smoke contains carbon monoxide, ammonia, formaldehyde, benzo[a]pyrene and nitrosamines. These chemicals can harm your children. The facts behind this label

Tobacco use during pregnancy increases the risk of preterm birth. Babies born preterm are at an increased risk of infant death, illness and disability. The facts behind this label

Tobacco use causes crippling, often fatal lung diseases such as emphysema. The facts behind this label