UK may require individual cigarettes to carry ‘smoking kills’ label

Published October 20, 2021 7:34pm ET



Some members of the United Kingdom’s Parliament think the current labeling on cigarettes is smoke and mirrors.

Members of Parliament introduced legislation that would require individual cigarettes to be labeled with “smoking kills,” raise the age requirement for purchasing cigarettes from 18 to 21, ban sweet or fruity flavors for electronic cigarettes that entice children and young people to smoke, and make it illegal to give away free e-cigarettes as a part of promotions.

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