Protecting the public health by strengthening the Food and Drug Administration's authority over tobacco products

Article Abstract:

A lawyer representing the National Center for Tobacco-Free Kids believes Congress should give the FDA full authority to regulate tobacco products. In 2000, the US Supreme Court ruled 5-to-4 that Congress had never given the agency such power. Nevertheless, the FDA is the only agency has the personnel and the scientific expertise to regulate tobacco products.

United States, United States. Food and Drug Administration

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Beyond the tobacco settlement

Article Abstract:

Congress should give the FDA broad powers to regulate tobacco products. The Master Settlement Agreement of 1998 has had a minimal effect on the industry, which has simply shifted its advertising dollars to venues that were not covered by the agreement. In addition, most states have not spend their settlement on tobacco prevention programs.

Editorial

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The tobacco settlement

Article Abstract:

The 1997 tobacco settlement may not have the desired effect. It fines the tobacco industry $368.5 billion to recover the costs of treating smoke-related illnesses but the industry would be immune from future prosecution. In addition, the settlement proposes raising the price of cigarettes by 62 cents a pack so the industry can pay the fine. However, research indicates that a price increase of $1.50 to $2.00 per pack is needed to deter many young people from smoking. The industry should also have to pay severe penalties for marketing cigarettes to teenagers.

Marketing, Smoking and youth, Youth smoking, Cigarettes

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