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13/04/2015
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Anvisa determines stricter rules to tabagistaMarcelo Camargo industry / Agency Brazil
The National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA) published today (13) in the Official Gazette, new rules to apply to tobacco products packaging. With the changes, and the photo on the back, which comes with a message about the harmful effects of smoking, the front display a warning occupying 30% of the total space.
The resolution states that the new warning text is "This product causes cancer Stop Smoking Dial-Health:.. 136", and set the size and the font color and background. Anvisa pointed out that the packaging may not have any kind of device that hamper the message preview.
Also according to the publication, from 1 January 2016, companies will be required to provide for retail sales only packaging that comply with the new rules. The old packaging should be collected until the day June 30, 2016.
Source: Agency Brazil
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