February 4, 2020 See PDF: Coalition Letter Urging Support for HR 2339 2.4.20 (1) U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative: We are writing to express our strong support for H.R. 2339, the Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act of 2019. This legislation will address the current youth e-cigarette epidemic that is undermining […]
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NCHR Comments on FDA’s Notice on the Modified Risk Tobacco Product Application for Copenhagen Snuff Fine Cut
January 21, 2020. We strongly oppose the approval of the modified risk application for Copenhagen Snuff Fine Cut with the claim “IF YOU SMOKE, CONSIDER THIS: Switching completely to this product from cigarettes reduces risk of lung cancer.” This claim may encourage non-smokers to begin using tobacco. Using smokeless tobacco increases the risk of serious health issues.
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December 16, 2019. FDA’s proposed requirements for premarket tobacco product applications (PMTAs) defines the extent to which FDA is able to thoroughly evaluate the potential health effects of these products on consumers and, in particular, vulnerable populations such as children and adolescents.
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Third-hand smoke is the residue from cigarette smoke that stays on just about every surface exposed to that smoke. The smoke residue clings to hair and fabrics, including clothing, carpets, drapes, and furniture upholstery, and it can cause serious health problems.
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While often assumed to be safer than smoking cigarettes, smoking pipe tobacco is still very harmful and can cause cancer and other health problems.
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