The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear a challenge from major tobacco companies regarding a federal requirement for graphic health warnings on cigarette packages and advertisements. This decision effectively upholds the Food and Drug Administration's mandate that cigarette packaging must include images illustrating the health risks associated with smoking. Over 100 countries have already adopted similar graphic warning labels, although it remains unclear when these new labels will be implemented in the United States. The ruling sidesteps a potential First Amendment dispute concerning the tobacco industry's appeal against the graphic warning requirements.