Administration May Force Nicotine Reduction in Cigarettes
Administration May Force Nicotine Reduction in Cigarettes
Administration May Force Nicotine Reduction in Cigarettes April 20, 2021The Biden administration is considering two moves that would affect tobacco companies and American smokers, The Wall Street Journal has reported, citing unnamed people familiar with the matter.First, the administration may require tobacco companies to lower nicotine in cigarettes to non-addictive levels, the WSJ reported. Nicotine doesn’t cause cancer, but it’s addictive and keeps people smoking.Second, the Food and Drug Administration must reply by April 29 to a citizens’ petition to ban menthol cigarettes. The FDA must reveal whether it plans to take such action itself, the WSJ
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