Health Canada has announced new warning labels to be printed directly on cigarettes in an effort to deter new smokers, encourage quitting and reduce tobacco-related deaths. It’s a world first that experts hope will have a significant impact.
Canada became the first country to put warning labels on individual cigarettes
Adam Miller · CBC News ·
Canadian smokers will soon see warnings printed on individual cigarettes
Starting Aug. 1, Canada will become the first country to put warning labels on individual cigarettes. The warnings will include messages like ‘Cigarettes cause cancer’ and ‘Cigarettes cause impotence.’ It’s part of Canada’s national anti-tobacco strategy, but experts say warning labels alone won’t get people to butt out.
Health Canada has announced new warning labels to be printed directly on cigarettes in an effort to deter new smokers, encourage quitting and reduce tobacco-related deaths —
