Cigarettes and other Tobacco Products (Prohibition of Advertisement and Regulation of Trade and Commerce,

Cigarettes and other Tobacco Products (Prohibition of Advertisement and Regulation of Trade and Commerce, Production, Supply and Distribution) Act,2003

Act No : 34

Section : Manner in which specified warning shall be made.

8. Manner in which specified warning shall be made.-(1) The specified warning on a package of cigarettes or any other tobacco products shall be- (a) legible and prominent; (b) conspicuous as to size and colour; (c) in such style or type of lettering as to be boldly and clearly presented in distinct contrast to any other type, lettering or graphic material used on the package or its label and shall be printed, painted or inscribed on the package in a colour whi h contrasts conspicuously with the background of the package or its labels. (2) The manner in which a specified warning shall be printed, painted or inscribed on a package of cigarettes or any other tobacco products shall be such as may be specified in the rules made under this Act. (3) Every package containing cigarettes or any other tobacco products shall be so packed as to ensure that the specified warning appearing thereon, or on its label, is, before the package is opened, visible to the consumer.