The Food and Drug Administration signed off Tuesday on a new set of 11 graphic warning labels for traditional cigarettes that are toned down considerably from its first attempt in 2012.
The warnings were mandated by a federal judge to be in place by mid-March for cigarette packaging and marketing. The ruling does not affect other tobacco products, such as electronic cigarettes. By June 18, 2021, the labels would be required to cover the top 50% of the front and rear panels of cigarette packages, as well as at least 20% of the top of cigarette advertisements.