Justices question alleged inconsistencies in the FDA approval process. The Supreme Court heard arguments this week on the regulation of flavored e-cigarettes, reviewing allegations that the Food and…
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FDA Rescinds Ban on Juul Vaping Products
The agency stated that “scientific issues warranted additional review.” The Food and Drug Administration announced the reversal of the Juul vaping product ban. The agency rescinded the marketing…
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HHS Postpones Menthol Cigarette Ban
Public health advocates question the delay and civil rights groups are concerned with minority health. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently moved back the implementation…
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HHS Releases Smoking Cessation Framework
Secretary Becerra says the administration seeks to reduce “the leading cause of preventable death” in the U.S. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has released a…
Read MoreCDC Resumes Anti-Smoking Campaign
The agency’s focus is on menthol cigarettes. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is running nationwide ads featuring former smokers’ stories of health dangers. The agency’s campaign is particularly…
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Senator Schumer Urges FDA and FTC to Further Regulate Nicotine Pouches
He calls Zyn product “quiet and dangerous.“ Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York has called for the Food and Drug Administration and the Federal Trade Commission…
Read MoreCDC Reports Increase in E-Cigarette Sales
Number of brands and flavors between 2020-2022 appeal to youth. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a recent study that revealed significant changes in the e-cigarette…
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Federal Court Upholds HUD Indoor Smoking Ban
Public health receives precedence over claims of violation of privacy. The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals recently decided that the Department of Housing and Urban Development properly upheld…
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