FDA Cigarette Regulations Protect Big Tobacco, Not Public Health
July 25, 2024 by reason.com
FDA Cigarette Regulations Protect Big Tobacco, Not Public Health
Last week the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) exercised its authority to remove tobacco products from the market for the first time ever. "It's a big deal," Matthew Myers, president of the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, told The New York Times. Mitch Zeller, director of the FDA's Center for Tobacco Products, called the order "historic" and says it demonstrates "the role and power of regulation." Countless news articles reported the ruling and noted its significance.