FTC Acts to Prevent Tobacco Industry Deception about Tar, Nicotine Levels
November 26, 2008
November 26, 2008
WASHINGTON, Nov. 26 -- The National Center for Tobacco-Free Kids issued the following statement:
Statement of Matthew L. Myers, President, Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids
The Federal Trade Commission today has taken important action to protect public health by prohibiting tobacco companies from claiming that cigarette tar and nicotine ratings are based on an FTC-approved testing method or that they are endorsed or approved by the FTC. The FTC action rescinds guidance . . .
Statement of Matthew L. Myers, President, Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids
The Federal Trade Commission today has taken important action to protect public health by prohibiting tobacco companies from claiming that cigarette tar and nicotine ratings are based on an FTC-approved testing method or that they are endorsed or approved by the FTC. The FTC action rescinds guidance . . .