The Center for Tobacco Products: What It Has Done and What It Should Do Next
June 09, 2025 by rstreet.org
The Center for Tobacco Products: What It Has Done and What It Should Do Next
The U.S. FDA's Center for Tobacco Products (CTP) has reduced smoking rates, focusing on youth and harm reduction. It regulates tobacco products through various pathways, contributing to decreased smoking. However, criticism surrounds its limited approval rate of alternatives through PMTA, resulting in accusations of fueling illicit markets. Stricter regulations like flavor bans have drawn debate as well, impacting adult smokers' access to safer options. Adapting policies to balance youth protection with harm reduction could enhance the CTP's impact, improving public health outcomes related to smoking.
