FDA plans to lower nicotine levels in cigarettes
(CNN) - Tobacco makers could have to lower nicotine levels in cigarettes in the future.The Food and Drug Administration announced plans Tuesday to change the rules to bring down nicotine to non-addictive levels, which would be in line with President Joe Biden’s pledge to reduce cancer deaths by 50% over 25 years.Close to half a million Americans die every year from causes attributed to smoking.It could take the FDA more than a year to implement the proposed changes.During that time, the public would be asked to comment on the potential regulations during a review period.The tobacco industry could also challenge such a regulation in court.Copyright 2022 CNN Newsource. All rights reserved.
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