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