restrictions on the size of tobacco retail packaging and.a prohibition on tobacco industry logos, brand imagery, colours and promotional text on tobacco products and retail packaging, other than brand and variant names which must appear in a standard colour, position, font style and size.a requirement that the retail packaging of tobacco products is in the colour known as Pantone 448C, and in a matt finish.The Tobacco Plain Packaging Act 2011 (the Act) and the Tobacco Plain Packaging Regulations 2011 (the Regulations) set out the requirements for the plain packaging of tobacco products, including but not limited to: OverviewSince 1 December 2012, all tobacco products sold, offered for sale, or otherwise supplied in Australia must be in plain packaging and must display the new and expanded health warnings. Plain Packaging of Cigarettes - Frequently Asked Questionsįrequently asked questions about cigarettes and cigarette packaging and compliance with the Tobacco Plain Packaging Act 2011 (and other relevant legislation).Īppearance of Brand and Variant Name on Cigarette PacksĪppearance of Other Marks on Cigarette Packs Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health.