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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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What happened
- 01Israel mandates graphic health warnings covering 75% of tobacco packaging starting August 2, 2026.
- 02Warnings apply to cigarettes, e-cigarettes, hookahs, rolling tobacco, and nicotine pouches.
- 03Packaging must be plain colored with no brand logos or commercial designs.
- 04Smoking-related deaths exceed 12,000 annually in Israel; 76% of smokers want to quit.
- 05Violations of the law can lead to fines up to 452,000 shekels for companies and 226,000 for private businesses.
- 06Public support for graphic warnings on cigarette packs is strong in Israel.
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