The Hindu·3 min read·medium
Displaying quantity of nicotine and tar might mislead tobacco consumers, Centre tells Kerala High Court
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The Hindu Bureau
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The Indian Union government informed the Kerala High Court that it refuses to mandate the disclosure of nicotine and tar levels on cigarette packaging. Officials argue that such information could mislead consumers into believing certain tobacco products are safer than others.
The Secretary of the Tobacco Control Division, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, informed the Kerala High Court on Friday (July 10, 2026) that displaying the exact percentage of nicotine and tar levels on cigarette packaging might mislead consumers in terms of health risks in consuming cigarettes and other tobacco products.
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