Question
Download Solution PDFAccording to Union Health Ministry, a new display image, with a warning written as "Tobacco causes painful death" will be printed on Tobacco products manufactured, imported, or packaged on or after __________.
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is 1 December 2022.
Key Points
- On tobacco products made, imported, or packaged on or after December 1, 2022, a new display graphic with the warning "Tobacco causes painful death" will be printed, according to the Union Health Ministry.
- Until November 30, 2022, the current health warning will remain in effect.
- Another display graphic will be used starting on December 1, 2023, with the warning "Tobacco users die Younger." stated beneath it.
- The 2008 Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products (Packaging and Labelling) Rules have been updated by the Ministry.
- The public was informed of these changes on July 21, 2022.
- Any person involved directly or indirectly in the manufacture, production, import, supply, or distribution of any tobacco products is required to make sure that all tobacco product packaging has specific health warnings.
Additional Information
- According to the Global Adult Tobacco Survey (GATS) 2016-2017, Maharashtra is the Indian state with the lowest prevalence of tobacco use.
- More than 91% of Indian smokers think smoking causes significant illnesses.
- 10.7% of adults in India smoke tobacco, compared to 28.6% of persons who use tobacco in a smokeless or smoking form.
- According to Tobacco Free Union, more than 1 million people die in India each year as a result of tobacco-related ailments.
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