Cutting out menthol in cigarettes and cigars could have a significant effect on the number of smokers, FDA says
"Through careful consideration of the scientific evidence and our authorities under the Tobacco Control Act, we've determined that these actions are appropriate for protection of the public health," FDA Commissioner Dr. Robert Califf told a Senate subcommittee.
The agency is then expected to take time to review the comments before a rule becomes finalized.The rule would take effect one year after the final version is published. Public health experts are confident that tobacco companies will also try to stop the ban by suing the agency, as the companies have with past tobacco-control legislation."This is not trivial," Califf said. Tobacco-related deaths are high, he noted, and so are tobacco-related illnesses.
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