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Updates matching "Tobacco Regulation and Products"

March 1, 2022

head of the president’s State of the Union Address, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is offering numerous policy suggestions for ways in which the administration and Congress can achieve the president’s ambitious Cancer Moonshot goal.

February 15, 2022

Statement from ACS CAN on the confirmation of FDA Commissioner Dr. Robert Califf

December 23, 2021
National

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today authorized the marketing of two low-nicotine cigarettes as “modified risk tobacco products,” including one product that is menthol-flavored.

December 17, 2021
New York

ACS CAN looks forward to working with the new New York City Mayor and City Council Speaker on crucial health issues.

December 14, 2021
National

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) opposed public health groups’ request that the agency provide regular status reports to a U.S. District Judge and estimate the dates it expects to complete its review of applications for products that rank among the top 10 brands in market share.

October 12, 2021
National

The Food and Drug Administration announced this afternoon it has issued marketing orders for the first e-cigarette products authorized by the agency.

September 9, 2021
National

Washington, D.C.— Today the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) failed to meet its court-ordered deadline to rule on all e-cigarette and other tobacco product manufacturers’ applications to keep their harmful products on the market. The September 9th deadline was set as the result of a 2018 lawsuit filed by

July 21, 2021
District Of Columbia

Washington, DC Mayor Bowser has signed legislation that prohibits the sale of some flavored tobacco products. ACS CAN appauds Mayor Bowser and asks a comprehensive approach.

April 29, 2021

WASHINGTON D.C. – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced today that it will prohibit menthol cigarettes and all flavors in cigars. Ending menthol flavoring in cigarettes and all flavors in cigars is a long overdue step forward in reducing youth tobacco initiation, helping adults quit and reducing tobacco-related