The state AG says the packaging and promotional materials for nine versions of Camel, Newport, and Kool cigarettes are likely against the law.
California’s attorney general is warning two tobacco companies that their new cigarettes appear to violate a state ban on most flavored tobacco products that was upheld by voters last year.to R.J. Reynolds and ITG Brands LLC, dated April 25, warning the packaging and promotional materials for nine reformulated versions of Camel, Newport, and Kool cigarettes were likely against the law.
The cigarettes “do not impart a distinguishable taste or aroma other than tobacco,” the company said. “We market these products to clearly indicate that they are non-menthol.” Camel promises “smooth tobacco flavor and a crisp smoking experience,” while Kool’s marketing says it is “still bold” and “still smooth.”
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