Cigarettes (Regulation of Production, Supply and Distribution) Act : MANNER IN WHICH SPECIFIED WARNING SHALL

Cigarettes (Regulation of Production, Supply and Distribution) Act,1975

Act No : 49

Section : MANNER IN WHICH SPECIFIED WARNING SHALL BE MADE

SECTION 04: MANNER IN WHICH SPECIFIED WARNING SHALL BE MADE

(1) The specified warning on a package of cigarette 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 the 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 which contrasts conspicuously with the background of the package or its label.

(2) Every package containing cigarettes 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.