Tobacco Law, Regulation & Policy
Resource Center
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If you’re involved in tobacco law, regulation and policy in any capacity, consider
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The Tobacco Law, Regulation & Policy Resource Center contains the following sections:
- Regulatory Developments: FDA rules and guidance
- Legal Developments: Court rulings, briefs and other legal documents
- Publications: Articles from FDLI publications
- Conference Materials: Presentations from FDLI conferences, webinars and audioconferences
- Policy Papers: Position statements and other documents issued by public interest groups, industry representatives, academic institutions, research groups, advocacy organizations and other stakeholders
Recent News and Information
Tobacco Regulation and Litigation Conference
December 5, 2011 | Washington, DC
This one-day conference focused on significant regulatory actions and major litigation involving tobacco-products. The program brought together government, industry and public interest experts in the field to discuss issues involving the scientific basis for regulation with a focus on modified risk products; top state and federal cases, global impact of tobacco control regulation; and stakeholder engagement with FDA. This conference was for anyone who wanted to be current on the latest cases and regulatory actions involving tobacco-related products.
Tobacco Regulation and Compliance: An Essential Resource
Edited by Azim Chowdhury
FDLI's first publication focused exclusively on tobacco, this book serves as an essential resource to stakeholders navigating the continually developing regulation of tobacco products by FDA. This book brings together experts in the field to explain and discuss where we are now in areas of tobacco product law and regulation, including: modified risk products, retailer compliance issues, court actions, harm reduction, regulatory science and labeling, marketing and advertising. Reflecting the experience of these experts, the book covers multiple perspectives on these and more complex and disputed issues. Equally relevant to industry professionals, practicing attorneys, academics and the public health community, this book will become a go-to resource on the evolving landscape of tobacco product regulation and compliance.
Preview Tobacco Regulation and Compliance: An Essential Resource | Order Online
November 7, 2011 | Judge blocks graphic images on cigarette packages
A judge on Monday, Nov. 7 blocked a federal requirement that would have begun forcing tobacco companies next year to put graphic images including dead and diseased smokers on their cigarette packages.
Link to Associated Press article.
June 21, 2011 | FDA unveils final cigarette warning labels
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today unveiled the nine graphic health warnings required to appear on every pack of cigarettes sold in the United States and in every cigarette advertisement. This bold measure will help prevent children
from smoking, encourage adults who do to quit, and ensure every American understands the dangers of smoking.
The warnings represent the most significant changes to cigarette labels in more than 25 years and will affect everything from packaging to advertisements and are required to be placed on all cigarette packs, cartons and ads no later than September 2012.
"President Obama is committed to protecting our nation's children and the American people from the dangers of tobacco use.
These labels are frank, honest and powerful depictions of the health risks of smoking and they will help encourage smokers to quit, and prevent children from smoking," said Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius. "President Obama
wants to make tobacco-related death and disease part of the nation's past, and not our future."
Tobacco use is the leading cause of premature and preventable death in the United States, responsible for 443,000 deaths each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and costs our economy nearly $200 billion every year in medical costs and lost productivity.
For more information on graphic warning labels and hi-resolution images visit www.fda.gov/cigarettewarnings