A bill to prohibit cigarette manufacturers from making claims regarding tar or nicotine yield levels of cigarettes, and for other purposes.
Truth in Cigarette Labeling Act of 2006 - Prohibits a cigarette manufacturer from: (1) using a health descriptor (e.g., "light" or "low tar") on the label or the advertising of any brand of cigarette; or (2) making any claims or other representations based on data derived from the cigarette testing method established by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) before enactment of this Act. Treats any violation as an unfair or deceptive act or practice under the Federal Trade Commission Act.
Introduced in Senate
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9131-9132)
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9132-9133)
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