Tribal communities possess sovereign authority to craft laws addressing their unique needs. The Public Health Law Center's National Tribal Enforcement Guide empowers tribal leaders to develop and implement commercial tobacco policies that protect community health. Discover how your nation can leverage this critical tool for effective enforcement and healthier outcomes.
The FDA has rescinded marketing denial orders issued to JUUL Labs in June 2022, returning the company's premarket tobacco applications to pending review status. This action follows new court precedent and additional scientific evaluation across toxicology, engineering, and clinical pharmacology disciplines. Rescission neither authorizes nor denies the applications.
The FDA has issued marketing denial orders for Suorin and blu PLUS+ e-cigarettes, prohibiting their distribution in the United States. Manufacturers must cease sales or face enforcement action. Companies may resubmit applications with sufficient scientific evidence meeting public health standards.
Join ANSR and partners for an equity-focused webinar on smoke-free housing ordinances. Panelists will share how they developed a model ordinance prioritizing residents' perspectives and housing stability while preventing secondhand smoke exposure. Learn key lessons on balancing enforcement with fair practices. January 25, 2022, 12 pm CST.
The FDA has issued marketing denial orders for Logic's menthol e-cigarette products, prohibiting their distribution in the United States. This marks the first menthol e-cigarette denial based on comprehensive scientific review. Logic failed to demonstrate that menthol variants promote smoking cessation more effectively than tobacco-flavored alternatives, failing to meet public health protection standards.
The Navajo Nation marks a historic milestone with the Air is Life Act of 2021, championing tobacco control and cultural reclamation. Join Hershel Clark, MPH, as he shares insights on this groundbreaking legislation and its impact on community health and sovereignty.
Nearly 80 million Americans live in multi-unit housing exposed to secondhand smoke, posing serious health risks to children, pregnant women, elderly residents, and those with chronic illnesses. TECC provides comprehensive educational materials, cost-benefit calculators, and resources to empower communities toward smokefree housing.
The FDA issued a Refuse to File letter to JD Nova Group LLC, requiring the removal of approximately 4.5 million electronic nicotine delivery system products from the market. The company's premarket applications lacked adequate Environmental Assessment documentation required for filing. JD Nova may resubmit complete applications, but products cannot be marketed without FDA approval.
Mayor Bowser signed a groundbreaking DC bill banning flavored tobacco and e-cigarettes within a quarter-mile of schools, with hookah bars exempted. However, the law faces a critical hurdle: it cannot take effect without budget funding. Read the full story for details on this major public health development.
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