Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Exhibit Hall (Kansas City Convention Center)
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this presentation attendees will be able to:
- Understand the importance of graphic warning labels, and the progress made around the world.
Audience: policy makers, advocates, media, researchers
Key Points: This poster will highlight best practices for package warning labels around the world, including Mauritius’ 80% front and back warnings and Australia’s plain packaging. It will also explain the policy rationale for strong warnings and detail how the tobacco industry sees the package as its most important conduit for branding and marketing.
Educational Experience: Learn the importance of graphic warning labels and see examples of best practice from around the world.
Benefits: Put the U.S. warning label consitutional legal case in global perspective.