In addition to opening the door to a rule on nicotine levels, the FDA intends to make announcements about two other proposed tobacco rules soon: one on the role flavors, including menthol, play on the use of cigarettes, and another on regulating premium cigars
"Most importantly, when we increase these taxes, they must be significant, like this proposed $2 increase, otherwise the industry can easily absorb these increases with coupons and discounts, and won't help people quit." However, Molly Pfaffenroth, who represented the Washington Food Industry Association, said the bill could have an outsized impact on small retailers
Secondhand smoke exposure, for example, contributes to health problems in non-smokers, leading to increased healthcare utilization and costs
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