Five Years After the PMTA Deadline, the Tobacco Control Act Still Protects Cigarettes Over Smokers – DC Journal
September 11, 2025 by dcjournal.com
Five Years After the PMTA Deadline, the Tobacco Control Act Still Protects Cigarettes Over Smokers – DC Journal
The FDA's strict regulatory process for tobacco products, particularly e-cigarettes, has resulted in the authorization of only 39 products out of millions of applications. The 2009 Tobacco Control Act has contributed to this issue by favoring certain companies and hindering harm reduction efforts. The FDA's delays and limitations have left smokers with limited safer options and stifled innovation, with only a few dominant manufacturers remaining. Congress has the opportunity to amend the act to promote public health and empower businesses. Reforming the FDA's tobacco regulatory system is crucial to achieving a smoke-free future in the United States.
