Tobacco companies helped flood the federal comment process that stalled menthol cigarette ban

When the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed banning menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars in 2022, nearly ...
Boston Review

The Menthol Cigarette Ban Shows There Is No Democracy Without Petitions

Menthol in cigarettes has long been a scourge of our nation, particularly in communities of color. Disproportionately marketed to those communities, menthol has addicted millions to cigarettes, ...
Rolling Out

Why the FDA says menthol cigarettes must go now

The Food and Drug Administration has ignited a heated debate with its latest review of menthol cigarettes, revealing concerning patterns that could lead to significant regulatory changes. The ...
STAT

To gin up opposition to the proposed menthol ban, tobacco companies are turning to gas station ads

GETTYSBURG, Pa. — At the Gateway mini mart here, you can buy menthol-flavored hemp cigarettes, an impressive 1-pound bag of pipe tobacco, or a Dragon Ball Z-themed bong — or, you can submit a formal ...
Time

How the FDA's Menthol Cigarette Ban Fits Into a New Era of U.S. Tobacco Regulation

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Los Angeles Times

The FDA is right to ban menthol cigarettes

Take a deep breath, America. We’ve made serious progress against cigarette smoking. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 23% of adults were smokers in 2000. By 2020, the ...
Forbes

Biden Clearing Out The Menthol Cigarette Smoke With New Ban

President Biden’s administration is clearing out the smoke when it comes to the sale of menthol flavored cigarettes. This nicotine product accounts for more than one-third of all cigarettes sold in ...