The Department of Health (DOH) has recognized as a “significant victory” for public health the recent decision of the Supreme Court (SC) affirming the regulatory authority of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) over the health aspects of tobacco products in the country.
The Department of Health has recognized as a “significant victory” for public health the recent decision of the Supreme Court affirming the regulatory authority of the Food and Drug Administration over the health aspects of tobacco products in the country.
“We see this decision by the Supreme Court as a triumph of justice in favor of health for our people. We thank the wise Justices of the Supreme Court for this landmark decision. This ruling not only supports the DOH and FDA’s efforts to protect public health, but also underscores our commitment tungo sa Bagong Pilipinas kung saan Bawat Buhay Mahalaga,” Health Secretary Teodoro J. Herbosa said.
“This is another reason for our legislators to amend the Vape Law. The Parents Against Vape has been consistently calling on our lawmakers to amend the law and return the regulatory power to FDA,” Rebie Relator, president of PAV, said. The DOH said that the decision promotes and guarantees the health of generations of Filipinos, both living today and yet to be born.
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