Laos to enforce strict penalties on tobacco companies failing to comply with new graphic warning regulations


Samples of the new graphics on health warnings on cigarette packs. - Photo: Laotian Times

VIENTIANE (Laotian Times): The Lao Ministry of Health is stepping up efforts to reduce smoking by strictly enforcing new rules on cigarette packaging.

Starting 15 August, companies and shops that fail to use the approved graphic health warnings on cigarette packs will face serious penalties, including fines, product seizures, and possible license suspensions.

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