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.
- (also health warning)(British English) a warning that something should be treated carefully because it may cause problems
- These figures should come with a government health warning.