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Israel Mandates Graphic Health Warnings Covering 75% of Tobacco Packaging from August 2026

From August 2, 2026, Israel requires all tobacco product packaging to carry graphic health warnings covering 75% of the surface, aiming to reduce smoking rates and increase awareness of health risks. Violations will incur heavy fines.

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Israel Mandates Graphic Health Warnings Covering 75% of Tobacco Packaging from August 2026
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  1. 01Israel mandates graphic health warnings covering 75% of tobacco packaging starting August 2, 2026.
  2. 02Warnings apply to cigarettes, e-cigarettes, hookahs, rolling tobacco, and nicotine pouches.
  3. 03Packaging must be plain colored with no brand logos or commercial designs.
  4. 04Smoking-related deaths exceed 12,000 annually in Israel; 76% of smokers want to quit.
  5. 05Violations of the law can lead to fines up to 452,000 shekels for companies and 226,000 for private businesses.
  6. 06Public support for graphic warnings on cigarette packs is strong in Israel.
Translated and summarized by baba from Kikar HaShabbat, the latest report. Read Kikar HaShabbat’s original

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