FDA Tobacco Bill Moving in Senate

FDA Tobacco Bill Moving in Senate
July 16, 2007

News Summary

Legislation that would give the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) the power to regulate tobacco products will get a hearing in the Senate health committee on July 18, Reuters reported July 12.

Committee chairman Sen. Edward Kennedy (D-Mass.) is the bill's primary sponsor. The measure, which would restrict tobacco advertising, prevent sales to minors, add stronger warning labels to cigarette packs, and order the removal of harmful ingredients from tobacco products, is backed by Philip Morris but opposed by other tobacco firms.

Similar legislation has been introduced in the House of Representatives.

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