Georgia judge scraps FDA rule for cigarette packaging

“The Court is cognizant of the time, resources, and effort that goes into rulemaking,” Wood wrote. “Thus, its decision to vacate the FDA’s rule for an error that ultimately might not lead to a different outcome is not made lightly.” It is a win for Philip Morris and the Georgia retailers, including the Georgia Association of Convenience Stores, which and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in December 2024. Representatives for the plaintiffs did not immediately respond to questions about the case. A spokesperson for the federal government...