House Says FDA Can Restrict Tobacco Ads

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NEW YORK In a 298-112 vote, the House passed the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act yesterday, a bill that would give the Food and Drug Administration authority to regulate the tobacco industry.

Under the bill, the FDA could not ban tobacco outright, but would have the power to block or approve new products, regulate products’ ingredients and restrict advertising and marketing, as well as require larger warnings on packages. Flavored tobacco products would be restricted, with the preliminary exception of menthol, until a study on the additive is conducted.

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