Each Cigarette Carries "Erectile Dysfunction, Leukemia, Poison" Warning... 'World's First' Canadian Warning Label

Warning Printed in English and French Around Cigarette Filters
"Preventing Teen Smoking and Parental Nicotine Dependence"

Canada becomes the first country in the world to attach smoking warning labels on each cigarette stick.

Canada cigarette pack warning labels
Photo by Health Canada website

According to Canadian CTV News on the 1st (local time), the regulation by the Canadian Ministry of Health to attach warning labels on each cigarette stick takes effect from this day.

This appears to be a government policy aimed at preventing smoking habits among Canadian citizens. Earlier in May, then Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos announced the new warning label policy, stating, "Smoking is one of the most serious public health issues in Canada."

According to the regulation, warning phrases such as "Erectile dysfunction," "Causes leukemia," and "All tobacco contains poison" will be printed in both English and French around the cigarette filter. The warnings will be printed progressively according to the length of the cigarette and will be mandatory on all cigarettes by April 2025.

Rob Cunningham, Policy Analyst at the Canadian Cancer Society, said, "Numerous studies have confirmed the effectiveness of printing warnings on each cigarette stick," adding, "The new warnings will help prevent smoking habits among teenagers and assist parents in overcoming nicotine dependence."

Meanwhile, Canada set a world record in 2001 by mandating warning images and texts on the outside of cigarette packaging. Since then, over 130 countries, including Korea, have implemented similar measures.

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