Friday, June 25, 2010

Russia to Shock Smokers with Giant Cigarette Pack Warnings

AFP: MOSCOW — Russia is to introduce prominent health warnings on cigarette packs for the first time on Saturday to shock smokers in the nicotine-addicted country with messages about impotency and wrinkles.

Under the new rules, cigarette producers must cover at least 30 percent of the front of cigarette packs with one of 12 warnings, ranging from "Smoking causes lung cancer" to "Smoking can cause impotency".

Warnings must also cover 50 percent of the back of the pack. >>> | Friday, June 25, 2010