August 15, 2007

Corona Chamber Supports Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act

The Corona Chamber supports H.R. 1108, a bill in the United States Congress that will help protect public health by allowing the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) to regulate tobacco products and advertisements.

“This bill will set new procedures for the tobacco industry which will increase consumer health. The Chamber views this bill as beneficial to all because it will require the tobacco industry to test its products, establish quality manufacturing practices, and inform consumers of product contents,” stated Cynthia Schneider, Chair of the Chamber’s Legislative Action Committee.

Specifically, H.R. 1108 will allow the FDA to more effectively prevent advertising targeted at children. It will also assist in the prevention of tobacco sales to minors, and helping current smokers quit. Additionally, this bill is directed toward identifying and reducing the toxic constituents of cigarettes, regulating the tobacco industry’s claim about their “reduced risk” products, and preventing the tobacco industry from further misleading the public about the dangers of smoking.

“The support of H.R. 1108 by our congressional representatives is important and the Chamber will continue to educate them on impact this law will have on our community,” Schneider continued.