FDA Solicits Comments On More-Closely Regulating Flavored Tobacco

FDA is seeking information about the role that flavors play in initiation, use and cessation of tobacco products, and is considering whether it can restrict advertising, promotion or access to these products, the agency announced in its advance notice of proposed rulemaking published on Tuesday (March 20). In its ANPRM, FDA requests information on: the potential for flavors to lead to youth use of tobacco; whether flavors contribute to cessation, dual use and relapse of current users; and the impact...