Menthol and cigar rules are now with OMB
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Oct. 19, 2023

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FDA takes a major step toward removing menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars ([link removed])

In a positive step toward removing menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars from the market, the FDA has sent the menthol and cigar rules to the White House Office of Management and Budget for final review. A swift review and finalization of these rules would be a public health victory for all. Menthol cigarette and flavored cigar use is more prevalent among young people and racial and ethnic minorities, and ending the sale of menthol cigarettes could benefit these groups who have been disproportionately targeted by the tobacco industry ([link removed]) .

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Truth Initiative applauds FDA issuing marketing denial orders for flavored Vuse Alto products ([link removed])

We applaud the FDA’s decision to issue marketing denial orders (MDOs) for six R.J. Reynolds Vuse Alto flavored e-cigarette products, including three menthol-flavored varieties. This is a strong move in favor of public health and represents a significant, science-based step to protect young people from these tobacco products containing highly addictive nicotine. Based on the most recent National Youth Tobacco Survey data, Vuse e-cigarettes are the second most commonly reported e-cigarette brand used by U.S. youth since 2021.

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Quitting vaping? Here are 5 tips for handling nicotine withdrawal ([link removed])

It’s one of the biggest challenges to quitting cigarettes, e-cigarettes, or any tobacco product: coping with cravings from nicotine withdrawal. Each year millions of Americans set out to quit tobacco. Since nicotine is what makes all tobacco products addictive, tips for coping with withdrawal can be essential for a successful quit attempt. Here are some top tips from real quitters who used This is Quitting ([link removed]) , a text message based quit-vaping program by Truth Initiative.

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How does tobacco use negatively impact personal finances? ([link removed])

With inflation and rising expenses, employees are more concerned than ever about their current and future financial states, and helping employees quit tobacco is an important way that employers can strengthen employee financial wellness. EX Program participants regularly share stories of the financial benefits of not smoking. For example, one participant used EX to quit her two-pack-a-day nicotine addiction. She saved $21,000 in 1,000 days since her last cigarette and applied those savings to buy a new home. Another EX participant banked $500 in 50 days by not buying cigarettes and is using these growing savings to buy a new car.

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