Panorama.am

13:38 02/02/2008

CIGARETTE PACKS TO HAVE NEW FORM

The cigarette packs must have a new shape in Armenia.
The note `smoking is bad for health’ must make up 30
percent of the pack (1/3), public relations department
of the ministry of health informs. The department says
the decision is effective as of February 1. This is
one of the programs of the ministry of health on fight
against smoking.

The program is implemented within the framework of
cooperation with World Health Organization (WHO). The
ministry is conducting studies on smoking as well as
organizing seminars and conferences. New legislation
is also expected to strengthen ways of combat against
smoking.

Source: Panorama.am