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Flavored Tobacco Products

…serious health issues, including toxic effects on lung cells, including “popcorn lung,” as well as inflammation effects and negative effects on the immune system. While the the flavorings used often have been deemed “generally…

E-Cigarettes at the Point of Sale

…Daily use remains  a concern, with again 25.2% of youth e-cigarette users reporting daily use.  Youth use of e-cigarettes is concerning because of the potential for nicotine addiction, the harms…

October 2019 News and Research Roundup

Cigarettes, Disparities, E-Cigarettes, FDA, Flavors (including Menthol), Health Warnings, Healthy Retailers, Licensing, Little cigars/Cigarillos, Non-Tax Price Increases, Price Promotions, Product Availability, Smokeless Tobacco and SNUS, Store Assessments, Tobacco21, Youth

…greatest among hookah, e-cigarette, and snus users. Learn more about youth use of flavored tobacco products.  Flavored Tobacco Product Use Among Middle and High School Students — United States, 2014–2018….

Menthol

…the flavored cigars rule. Read the FDA’s full press release here. Read the proposed tobacco product standard for menthol in cigarettes and submit comments here. Read the proposed tobacco product…

Glossary

…than traditional tobacco, unless explicitly noted.  Conditional use permits (CUPs): Conditional Use Permits (CUPs) are used in zoning policies and allow certain land uses (e.g., tobacco retailing) only upon agreement…

Hookah at the Point of Sale

…hookah establishments.[42] Providence, RI: Sales of flavored hookah tobacco have been banned.[4] Many states and localities have taken other actions to address hookah use in their community. Maine, Boston, and…

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