Warnings-1

Chilean cigarette warnings

In August 2006, Chile adopted a new tobacco law which, in addition to establishing smoking restrictions in public places, banning advertising and the promotion of 'light' brands, required that all cigarette packages display a graphic health warning that occupied 50% of the package surface.

The requirement for new health warnings came into effect on November 12, 2006. The warning, shown below, was reinforced with a public information campaign (see billboard).

Links to:
► Chilean government press release (English)
► Presidential statement (English)
► law 20.105
► Powerpoint presentation of Chilean law (Spanish) (11 mb!)

third round (2008)


second round (2007)



First round (2006)
	Don Miguel, Chilean, smoked for 20 years. He lost his larynx to cancer.
	Caution! These cigarettes are killing you. Ministry of Health, Government of Chile

	The smoke of each cigarette you smoke contains, along with other toxic products: Tar, which causes cancer; nicotine, which makes you addicted; carbon monoxide, a toxic gas like that from tailpipes; arsenic, chemical used as rat poison.

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