FDA's Intended Use Rule Seen As Far-Reaching, Gets Senate GOP's Attention

Unexpected language tucked into an FDA tobacco rule on intended uses, put out in the final days of the Obama administration, is raising alarms among industry and lawmakers who worry the additions could expose companies to misbranding liability beyond tobacco products. The rule's critics also say the rule could violate the Administrative Procedure Act because the changes were added without an opportunity for comment. A Senate GOP aide for the health committee raised concerns over the impact of the rule,...