Trump’s FDA Takes on Tobacco
CQ on Congress Podcast, Episode 120
In an administration proud of its deregulatory approach, FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb has defied the trend. He’s proposed to mandate lower nicotine levels in cigarettes and suggested a willingness to crack down on electronic cigarette products popular with kids. Matthew L. Myers, president of the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, and CQ health reporter Andrew Siddons assess the proposals and the likelihood Gottlieb will follow through.
Show Notes:
- E-Cigarette Regulations Could Stymie Small Shops
- FDA Threatens to Stop Sales of Flavored E-Cigarettes