An Opportunity for Creating a Better-Regulated Market
April 04, 2025 by tobaccoasia.com
An Opportunity for Creating a Better-Regulated Market
The Trump administration's potential industry-friendly stance may lead to more sensible regulation of nicotine products, benefiting the US tobacco industry. Efforts to reduce smoking rates through bans on menthol and nicotine yield reduction rules face challenges. Changes in leadership at FDA and HHS could influence tobacco regulation, possibly prioritizing tobacco harm reduction. The decline in youth vaping and smoking rates indicates the need for a well-regulated market and scientific evidence-based policies. There is hope for streamlining FDA processes and targeting illicit vape sellers. Overall, balancing regulatory pathways and cracking down on unregulated products may align with the administration's pro-business approach.
