FDA to require graphic warnings on cigarette packages, ads

Wednesday, November 10, 2010 - 12:00 in Mathematics & Economics

Warning labels will cover more of a cigarette pack or ad, and feature images and text that strongly warn of the dangers tied to smoking.In the first major change to cigarette packaging in a quarter-century, the Food and Drug Administration said Wednesday it will require graphic warning labels that cover half a package's front and rear and the top 20% of all cigarette ads.

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