Cigarette Labelling Legislation Proposed
Posted August 11, 2007 12:00 pm.
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Yes, light and mild cigarettes are better for you than “regular” cigarettes. They are not good for you by any means, and it seems some smokers still aren’t getting the message.
Federal Health Minister Tony Clement wants to put the onus on cigarette manufacturers to get the message out – or rather, off.
Under proposed legislation, cigarettes being sold in Canada will no longer be allowed to use the terms “light” or “mild” in their packaging. This includes cigarettes imported to Canada.
The proposed legislation is under comment for 75 days, and then a decision will be made.
A similar proposal failed in 2001.
Last fall, however, three major manufacturers removed the labeling from their products. The move has come under criticism from anti-smoking groups, who say the manufacturers are now just using other terms.
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