The deadline is set for 28 January. Credit: Nata-Lia via Shutterstock.

The UK Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) is seeking evidence on standardised packaging for tobacco products. 

The call for evidence focuses on all tobacco products, tobacco-related devices, cigarette papers, and herbal smoking products. 

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This initiative is part of the government’s efforts to create a smoke-free UK and will explore the potential health impacts and use prevalence associated with standardised packaging. 

The call is open to individuals and organisations within the UK, as well as seeks information from international examples.

DHSC is leading the call for evidence through agreements and partnerships with the UK’s devolved governments. The process will formally close at 11:59pm on 28 January 2025. 

This inquiry marks the second phase of a broader strategy to mandate quit information messages inside tobacco packaging.  

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In this phase, the department intends to expand legislation on pack inserts and explore stricter packaging requirements for various tobacco products after reviewing the evidence collected. 

Stakeholder engagement is planned before finalising specifications and introducing legislation in parliament. 

Previously, DHSC committed to combating misconceptions about smoking by legislating that tobacco companies include information on packaging to refute claims that smoking reduces stress and anxiety.  

In March this year, the UK government introduced a new Tobacco and Vapes bill in parliament that places restrictions on the retail packaging of vapes and nicotine products.