SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 2Further provisions about the packaging of cigarettes

Lining3

1

If a unit packet of cigarettes contains a lining as part of its internal packaging—

a

the lining must be a silver coloured foil with a white paper backing, and

b

there must be no variation in the tone or shade of the foil.

2

Paragraph 1 does not prohibit such a lining from being textured over any entire surface with small dots or squares embossed on the lining if—

a

that texture is required for the purpose of—

i

the automated manufacture of the lining, or

ii

the packing of cigarettes into the packet, and

b

the dots or squares—

i

are equidistant from each other,

ii

are of uniform size, and

iii

do not form a picture, pattern, image or symbol that is recognisable as anything other than a lining.