FDA Bans Flavored Cigarettes October 2
Are you fond of flavored cigarettes? As of Tuesday September 24th you’ll not longer be able to get several varieties of flavored cigarettes after they were banned by the FDA’s new tobacco regulation branch. Any flavors like clove, fruit or those which have a candy taste are now illegal in the United States. Why was this decision made? The move was made after concerns were evaluated that such flavorings could make tobacco products more appealing to children. It’s also believed that the move could have an impact on the rate of smokers in the US by prompting those who only smoke flavored tobacco to quit.
While other tobacco companies might be scrambling Lorillard Inc and Reynolds American Inc the 3rd and 2nd most successful tobacco companies in the United States aren’t being affected. Neither company will suffer losses because they don’t produce such flavors.
That could change if the FDA goes through with banning menthol as well (a plan they’ve been considering since tobacco regulation was given to them earlier this year). Newport, as the most popular brand of menthol cigarettes(responsible for 35 % of the menthol and 10% of cigarette profits overall), is the largest source of income for tobacco giant Lorillard Inc. Both Lorrillard Inc and Reynolds American Inc have made motions to sue for the law that put tobacco regulation under the care of the FDA to be blocked. Hoping to hinder such actions both companies claim that the law allows the FDA to make unfair regulations on the production and sale of tobacco in the US.
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James Oct 3
Elitists fail to ignite righteous indignation when the nanny state is imposed incrementally. Wake up America ! It matters not a whit if you care about tobacco or not. Your personal choices will come later when it is too late to turn back. Hilter, another prominent socialist, hated smoking and smokers.
Rey Oct 4
Hitler wasn’t a fucking socialist, you moron.
PJ Oct 29
Yo Rey no need for the name calling just because he got a fact wrong. But he’s right slowly but surely the government is telling people how to live their lives and our freedoms are being taken away bits and pieces at a time. Something big needs to change in this country and it definitely won’t come from any politician.
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