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April 29, 2021 WASHINGTON As many Beltway insiders have predicted, the Biden Administration is expected to propose a ban on menthol cigarettes, according to a report in the New York Times. The White House proposal also may include a ban on all mass-produced flavored cigars, including cigarillos, but would not apply to e-cigarettes. The proposed ban would not require congressional approval, but the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) would need to submit proposed rules and seek public comment. Any ban is unlikely to take effect soon because the issue is likely to end up in a protracted court battle. Under a federal district judge order in Northern California, the FDA must respond today to a citizens’ petition to ban menthols by indicating whether the agency plans to pursue a ban. ....
Connecticut Eyes Flavored Tobacco Ban Lawmakers want to eliminate all flavors, including menthol, for tobacco and vaping products. February 10, 2021 HARTFORD, Conn. Connecticut legislators are considering a full ban on flavored tobacco and electronic cigarette products, including menthol cigarettes, the Hartford Courant reports. Senate Bill 326 would outlaw the sale of flavored tobacco, vape and electronic nicotine delivery systems. The proposal defines flavor as a “distinguishable taste or aroma,” including any type of “fruit, chocolate, menthol, mint, wintergreen, vanilla, honey, candy, cocoa, dessert, alcoholic beverage, herb or spice.” The taste or aroma of tobacco is not included in the description. Retailers oppose the bill because of the potential to lose a significant revenue stream. “By banning menthol cigarettes, it’s not only going to jeopardize our sales, but also revenue for the state,” said Nurul Alam, owner of Foodland, during a ....
The WasteWatcher January 15, 2021 Elizabeth Wright On November 27, 2019, Massachusetts became the first state to permanently ban the sale of all flavored tobacco products. This includes mint and menthol cigarettes, flavored electronic cigarettes (vaping and heat-not-burn), and smokeless tobacco. The law also includes a 75 percent excise tax on e-cigarettes. The stated purpose is to stop an epidemic of youth vaping and prevent teenagers from beginning a lifetime of addiction. In 2020, Maryland attempted to implement a similar ban and faced strong opposition, particularly from vapers. It is expected the Maryland legislature will introduce legislation again this year and other states are considering doing so as well. ....