Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Family Smoking Prevention And Tobacco Control Act Hailed By Kentucky Health Groups
Thanks to President Obama's signature on the "Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act," tobacco products will soon include a complete list of ingredients, and tobacco manufacturers will no longer be allowed to sell candy and fruit-flavored cigarettes.
The law puts tobacco products under the jurisdiction of the Food and Drug Administration. Kentucky health groups say this is an enormous victory for public health, and it will go a long way toward saving lives and preventing kids from smoking.
The tobacco industry had opposed the bill, saying the law's requirement to disclose product ingredients is a violation of trade secrets. Those in favor of the bill say it will ensure consumers are fully informed about health effects and will virtually eliminate advertising which appeals to youth.
The law puts tobacco products under the jurisdiction of the Food and Drug Administration. Kentucky health groups say this is an enormous victory for public health, and it will go a long way toward saving lives and preventing kids from smoking.
The tobacco industry had opposed the bill, saying the law's requirement to disclose product ingredients is a violation of trade secrets. Those in favor of the bill say it will ensure consumers are fully informed about health effects and will virtually eliminate advertising which appeals to youth.
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