Evolution of Tobacco Labeling and Packaging: International Legal Considerations and Health Governance (original) (raw)

Numerous national governments have recently adopted packaging and labeling legislation to curb global tobacco uptake, coinciding with the World Health Organization's 2011 World No Tobacco Day. The tobacco industry has challenged these legal measures, showing a need for countries to be protected in developing effective tobacco control laws. This paper argues for the prioritization of health in global policy and highlights the necessity of binding international obligations to support tobacco control, particularly in low- and middle-income countries.