[1]The most common method of communicating the health consequences of smoking is through health warnings on cigarette packaging. FDA (The United States Food and Drug Administration) has conducted and funded research into the impact of graphic health warning labels. Section 7 of the act specifies restrictions on trade and commerce in, and production, supply and distribution of cigarettes and other tobacco products. Until the notice is issued, no one may distribute, trade, or import such cigarettes or tobacco products. Furthermore, strict laws such as Graphic Health Warnings encourage the illegal cigarette trade in India, as contraband cigarettes do not comply with government tobacco control regulations.

Source: Economic Times June 12, 2023 05:26 UTC