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St. Paul, MN Eliminates Sale of Flavored Tobacco Products

January 10, 2016
National

On January 6, the Saint Paul City Council unanimously passed an ordinance to restrict the sale of non-menthol flavored tobacco products to tobacco-only retail shops. It is only the 2nd municipality in Minnesota to do so, following its sister city, Minneapolis. About four fifths (79%) of Saint PaulŠ—Ès 262 tobacco

More than 7 in 10 Teens Exposed to E-Cigarette Advertising

January 5, 2016

WASHINGTON, DC January 5, 2016 Data released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found an overwhelming number of middle and high school students report seeing e-cigarette advertising in stores or through print, online or television media. A statement from the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network

FDA Starts Tobacco Action - Final Rule Desperately Needed

October 10, 2015
National

For the past several weeks, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been cracking down on the tobacco industry. In late August, the agency sent letters to three brands, including American Spirit, to stop using words and phrases in their advertising that would give the impression that their products are

FDA Issues Warning Letters to Three Tobacco Companies for Claims about Cigarettes

August 27, 2015

WASHINGTON, D.C. August 27, 2015 The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today sent warning letters to three tobacco manufacturers ITG Brands LLC, Santa Fe Natural Tobacco Company, Inc. and Sherman 's 1400 Broadway N.Y.C. Ltd. that have been advertising their cigarettes as natural and/or additive-free. Following is a statement from

Howard County prohibits e-cigarettes whereever smoking is prohibited

August 10, 2015
Maryland

Howard County Council Puts Public Health First Statement of Bonita Pennino, Maryland Government Relations Director for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) BALTIMORE – August 1, 2015 – The Howard County Council passed today a bill that prohibits use of e-cigarettes wherever smoking is prohibited.

ACS CAN Releases 13th Annual How Do You Measure Up Report

August 6, 2015
National

From New Hampshire to Hawaii, state legislatures made important progress in saving lives from cancer during their 2015 legislative sessions. But, the news was not all good as many states are still failing to pass legislation that would prevent cancer, reduce youth smoking, improve access to cancer care and significantly

Health Groups Urge U.S. Chamber of Commerce Board Members to Withdraw if Chamber Doesn 't End Global Lobbying for Tobacco Industry

July 15, 2015

WASHINGTON, DC Five leading U.S. public health organizations today called on members of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce 's Board of Directors to withdraw from the Chamber unless it stops fighting measures to reduce tobacco use around the world. The U.S. Chamber 's pro-tobacco work harms health around the world

6.18.15 Statement on Passage by NYS State Assembly of E-Cigarette Legislation

June 19, 2015
New York

American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network: Statement on Passage by State Assembly of New York State E-Cigarette Legislation ALBANY, NY – June 18, 2015 – The New York State Assembly has passed legislation (A.5955-B, Rosenthal) that if also passed by the State Senate and signed into law

Public Health Groups Urge Congress to Reject Proposal to Weaken FDA Regulation of E-Cigarettes, Cigars House Appropriations Bill Puts Tobacco Interests before Kids

June 19, 2015

Our organizations urge rejection of language included in a U.S. House appropriations bill that would significantly limit the Food and Drug Administration’s ability to protect our nation’s children from flavored cigars and e-cigarettes now on the market, including e-cigarettes with flavors such as gummy bear and cotton candy.