How You Can Help Hold Big Tobacco Accountable
Nearly 20 years ago, a U.S. Federal District judge found that the major cigarette manufacturers violated civil racketeering laws for deliberately defrauding the public.
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Fruit and Candy Flavored Cigarette Ban Is In Effect
September 30, 2009
The first steps by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in implementing The Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act have already started and ACS CAN will continue to be a strong advocate for enforcing the law and ensuring that our kids are protected from Big Tobacco.
On September 22nd, fruit or candy flavored cigarettes became illegal.ξ This is a huge victory that is already resulting in change.ξ The FDA has some important documents regarding fruit and candy flavored cigarettes and these can be used as a resource for tobacco control in your local community.ξ Please check back often to see the latest materials on this and other implementation issues as we work to ensure that regulation of Big Tobacco is being enforced to the full extent of the law.
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