According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), approximately 20% of high school students smoke cigarettes or use other tobacco products. The FDA also reports that 80% of adults who smoke started before they were 18 years old. As part of the FDAs strategy of protecting the health of youth, compliance checks amongst tobacco retailers are done to determine whether or … [Read more...] about Retailers Selling Tobacco Products to Underage Users Receive Warning Letter
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Injunction Made in Lawsuit Fighting FDA Cigarette Warnings
Five tobacco manufacturers filed a lawsuit August 2011 against the FDA over the agency’s requirement that all cigarette packages carry a graphic warning label depicting the dangers of smoking. By September 2012 the FDA requires all packaging to have a warning label. The main argument in the lawsuit was that this requirement threatened the constitutional rights of the tobacco … [Read more...] about Injunction Made in Lawsuit Fighting FDA Cigarette Warnings
Big 5 Tobacco File Lawsuit to Fight New Warning Labels
On September 22, 2012, all cigarette packaging and advertising must display one of the FDAs 9 pre-approved graphic and text health warnings. These labels are designed to discourage youths from smoking and to provide greater appeal for quitting to current smokers. However, on September 21, 2011 a hearing was held in U.S. Federal District Court regarding the … [Read more...] about Big 5 Tobacco File Lawsuit to Fight New Warning Labels
The FDA’s 9 New Cigarette Health Warnings
September 22, 2012 marks a monumental change in the appearance of cigarette packaging in the United States. At this time, new warning labels must appear on all cigarette packs. Each warning targets a specific danger of smoking with a graphic color image that communicates the intent of the warning. There were 9 significant warnings decided upon out of the initial 36 proposed … [Read more...] about The FDA’s 9 New Cigarette Health Warnings
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