government health warning
noun/ˌɡʌvənmənt ˈhelθ wɔːnɪŋ/
/ˌɡʌvərnmənt ˈhelθ wɔːrnɪŋ/
- (in the UK) a notice that must by law appear on a product, especially a pack of cigarettes, that warns people that it is dangerous to their health
- All tobacco products are required to carry a government health warning.
- Every cigarette packet carries a government health warning.
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- (British English) a warning that something should be treated carefully because it may cause problems
- These figures should come with a government health warning.
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