Tobacco company R.J. Reynolds has appealed to the high court over new graphic warning labels that include pictures of smoke-damaged lungs and other health risks. The company argues that these images are misleading and may not accurately represent the outcomes of smoking.
Tobacco company R.J. Reynolds appealed to the high court after the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals found the warnings They include pictures of smoke-damaged lungs, feet blackened by diminished blood flow and a picture of a woman with a large growth on her neck and the caption “WARNING: Smoking causes head and neck cancer.
” The company argued the final image, for example, was misleading because a patient would likely go to the doctor before a growth reached that size. Nearly 120 countries around the world have adopted larger, graphic warning labels. Studies from those countries suggest the image-based labels are more effective than text warnings at publicizing smoking risks and encouraging smokers to quit. The U.S. has not It’s not clear when new labels might appear. Some legal claims remain and the FDA has said it doesn’t plan to enforce any new requirements until at least December 2025. Feeling out of the loop? We'll catch you up on the Chicago news you need to know. Sign up for the weekly
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