Transition
Transition periods for manufacturers, importers, and retailers of tobacco products
New tobacco control laws came into effect on 1 April 2024 that outline requirements for tobacco and e-cigarette packaging, appearance, content and reporting. Manufacturers, importers and retailers will have 12 to 15 months to comply with the new laws. Find out more about the transition periods.
Advertising
Guide to advertising and sponsorship prohibitions
Tobacco and e-cigarette advertising and sponsorship are prohibited under the Public Health (Tobacco and Other Products) Act 2023. Find out why, learn more about the specific details, including any exceptions, and discover how we enforce the laws.
Guide to online point-of-sale advertising requirements
This guide outlines requirements for advertising tobacco products in online point-of-sale websites. It is aimed at retail outlets and those who may deal with the tobacco and e-cigarette industry – for example, groups seeking sponsorship from the industry.
Health warnings and health promotion inserts
Guide to health warnings
This guide for manufacturers, packagers, suppliers and retailers of tobacco products will help them to meet the requirements of the legislation for tobacco products and packaging.
Guide to health promotion inserts
This guide provides information about the new health promotion inserts that appear in tobacco product packaging.
Products and packaging
Guide to tobacco product requirements
This guide will help you understand the requirements of tobacco product packaging under the new legislation.
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