Public Policy Resources

The American Cancer Society (ACS) and the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) are pleased to provide comments to the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). Our comments reflect our commitment to cancer prevention and control and focus on ensuring that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) immunization schedules are grounded in strong scientific evidence, and provide clear, actionable information to healthcare professionals, parents, and payers.

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) supports policies and funding that increase access to “Food is Medicine” (or food as medicine) initiatives and interventions intended to prevent, treat, or manage chronic diseases and often address food and nutrition insecurity.

American Academy of Pediatrics, American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, American Heart Association, American Lung Association, and Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids
oppose orders authorizing this claim because Swedish Match has failed to meet the statutory standard for the following reasons:
1. FDA’s past authorizations of a similar claim for General Snus should not determine whether the pending applications for ZYN nicotine pouches are granted because the
Tobacco Control Act requires product-specific analyses.
2. Significant differences between ZYN and General Snus – in use rates, relevant toxicology, flavors, and marketing – clearly warrant different consideration.
3. The applicant’s reliance on the “Swedish experience” is misleading and of limited relevance.
4. The applicant did not submit sufficient data on consumer perception or behavior change related to the proposed modified risk claim and this specific product.

We are writing with regard to the Walt Disney Company’s partnership with Formula 1 that is increasing the visibility of the sport with your brand’s enormous youth audience. As organizations committed to protecting the health of our children, we are deeply concerned that tobacco companies are also partnering with Formula 1 teams to reach this youth audience with marketing for their harmful and addictive products.

We are writing with regard to Mattel’s partnership with Formula 1 that is increasing the visibility of the sport with the Hot Wheels brand’s enormous youth audience. As organizations committed to protecting the health of our children, we are deeply concerned that tobacco companies are also partnering with Formula 1 teams to reach this youth audience with marketing for their harmful and addictive products.

We are writing with regard to the LEGO Group’s partnership with Formula 1 that is increasing the visibility of the sport with your brand’s enormous youth audience. As organizations committed to protecting the health of our children, we are deeply concerned that tobacco companies are also partnering with Formula 1 teams to reach this youth audience with marketing for their harmful and addictive products. 

As organizations committed to protecting the health of our children, we write to express our  disappointment at the news of expanded partnerships between Formula 1 teams and tobacco companies. Formula 1 ended cigarette sponsorships in 2006, which was the right thing to do. Now we ask Formula 1 to do the same with other tobacco products, including nicotine pouches. 

Our latest Survivor Views survey underscores the critical role of evidence-based vaccinations in promoting public health and protecting communities impacted by cancer. Cancer patients and survivors overwhelmingly agree on the importance of community immunization, oppose limits to vaccine access, and support school entry requirements. In addition, the survey finds strong support for investment in the oncology potential of vaccines.

All tobacco products, including heated tobacco products, are unsafe. Heated tobacco products (HTPs) should be fully included in tobacco control laws to reduce tobacco use and protect the public from exposure to secondhand smoke.