Tobacco product packaging to be standardised from Wednesday
SINGAPORE - All tobacco products sold in Singapore will be subject to standardised packaging from Wednesday .
These packaging measures, first announced on October 31, 2018, are part of a multi-pronged approach aimed mainly at discouraging non-smokers from picking up smoking, encouraging smokers to quit, and encouraging Singaporeans to adopt a tobacco-free lifestyle, which will ultimately lead to reduced smoking prevalence, said MOH.
Mandatory graphic health warnings on such products must also cover at least 75 per cent of surfaces, up from the current 50 per cent. Non-compliance is punishable with a fine of up to $10,000, jail of up to six months, or both, for first-time offenders.MOH noted that a year's notice was given to tobacco manufacturers, importers, wholesalers and retailers to adjust and prepare for the new measures.
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