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The Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) released a statement on\u00a0November 18, 2025, concerning the global advancements in tobacco control measures. Specifically, the report details increasing international adoption of plain packaging for cigarettes and the required use of large, graphic picture health warnings. The CCS report, Cigarette Package Health Warnings: International Status Report, ranks countries based on warning size and notes that more countries are moving forward with these public health measures, including innovative requirements for warnings to be printed directly on individual cigarettes in countries like Canada and Australia. \u00a0The core focus is the worldwide progress in mandated cigarette packaging regulations. Continue reading<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The Canadian Cancer Society (CCS) released a statement on\u00a0November 18, 2025, concerning the global advancements in tobacco control measures. 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