Consistently Inconsistent Warning Labels in the US

[GothPiper]

Can anyone tell me the logic behind why some pipe tobaccos in the US have that garish, black & white "Warning: Nicotine is an addictive chemical" etc labeling, and others do not? Specifically, recently produced 50g tins rarely seem to have it, while 1.5oz pouches almost always seem to.

The best info I could find from the FDA is that the labeling is voluntary for pipe tobacco after 2018. Ok, but then why does a tin of My Mixture 965 not have it, while a pouch (or can) of Sir Walter Raleigh always have the warning; despite both brands being manufacture by the same company (STG)?

 

[TheIronMonkey]

I wonder if it has to do with SWR starting out as an America brand?

 

[fireground_piper]

It became voluntary at the end of 2020. There was a brief window where everything changed over but before the label wanting got turned to voluntary.

 

[warren]

but then why does a tin of My Mixture 965 not have it, while a pouch (or can) of Sir Walter Raleigh always have the warning; despite both brands being manufacture by the same company (STG)?

Could the SWR be an older (shelf time) product, manufactured when the warning was mandatory and not voluntary?

 

[FurCoat]

Could the SWR be an older (shelf time) product, manufactured when the warning was mandatory and not voluntary?

That's what I was thinking.

 

[btp79]

Probably because It's cheaper to set up the labeling infrastructure once with the "ugly" label rather than pay the setup costs for 2 or more labeling runs. It's not a violation for any market to have the label included, but the inverse is not true. Any diversion from a standard process or production variation will incur additional cost.

 

[Grangerous]

My thoughts. Labels already created or preprogrammed will continue. For example, the new 7 ounce tins from STG do not have the warnings. The 12 ounce tubs presently in circulation do carry the labels. -Sidenote: I’m going to dread when the 12 ounce tubs are no more.

 

[PaulTheScandinavian]

wait till you get these idiotic warning pictures what we can see in England&Scandinavian coutries yet in Russia

 

[bullet08]

Looking at the current affairs, I'm not very surprised.

 

[Laurent]

From my understanding and what is told in Allen Carr’s easy way to stop smoking book, mostly for cigarette smokers, is that is just all marketing propaganda. Cigarette companys told people that is addictive to keep people from thinking they could quit. I know one of the additives in cigarettes is more nicotine, which maybe more addictive, but as a cigar or pipe smoker, I’ve never felt the need to have to have a smoke. I however, do have the urge to sit back, puff a pipe, sip a bourbon, and have good time! ?