Supreme Court Upholds Graphic Warning Labels for Tobacco
Supreme Court Upholds Graphic Warning Labels for Tobacco

Supreme Court Upholds Graphic Warning Labels for Tobacco

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The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear a challenge from tobacco companies against the FDA's requirement for graphic warning labels on cigarette packages, leaving the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals' decision intact. Tobacco companies including R.J. Reynolds argued that these warnings, which depict severe health consequences of smoking, violate their First Amendment rights by forcing them to promote the government's anti-smoking message. The FDA's rule, introduced in 2020, mandates that these warnings cover significant portions of cigarette packaging and advertisements. While a federal judge initially sided with the companies, the appeals court later ruled that the labels are factual and justified by a legitimate state interest. The Supreme Court's refusal to intervene allows the FDA's regulations to stand, although the agency has not enforced them amid ongoing legal battles. This decision aligns with actions in nearly 120 countries where graphic labels have proven more effective than text warnings in reducing smoking rates.

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