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The federal government banned flavored e-cigarettes in 2020, but left menthol products on the market. A federal ban on menthol, which was expected last year, has been delayed until at least March.
A menthol cigarette is a cigarette infused with the compound menthol which imparts a “minty” flavor to the smoke. Menthol also decreases irritant sensations from nicotine by desensitizing receptors, making smoking feel less harsh compared to regular cigarettes.
(Reuters) -The Trump administration has withdrawn a plan to ban menthol cigarettes in the U.S., in a setback to health regulators and activists. The Food and Drug Administration had in April 2022 ...
The most popular cigarette flavor by far is menthol, [9] which represents 10% of the global cigarette market and over 25% of the market in countries including the United States, Singapore, the Philippines, and Chile. [10] Menthol is a chemical found in plants of the mint family that produces a cooling sensation in the throat. It is often used ...
The Summary. The Biden administration proposed a ban on menthol cigarettes but never finalized it. The Trump administration has withdrawn the proposal, so menthol appears likely to remain in ...
Government surveys in 2011 revealed that menthol cigarettes dominated 30% of the overall market, and over 80% of black smokers prefer menthol as opposed to 22% of non-Hispanic white smokers. [17] In 2016, it was reported that Newport was the brand of choice for nearly 60% of black smokers.
Menthol cigarettes were first developed by Lloyd "Spud" Hughes of Mingo Junction, Ohio, in 1924, [1] though the idea did not become popular until the Axton-Fisher Tobacco Co. acquired the patent in 1927, marketing them nationwide as "Spud Menthol Cooled Cigarettes". Spud brand menthol cigarettes went on to become the fifth most popular brand in ...
After the FDA in 2022 issued a long-awaited proposal to ban menthol cigarettes, several health and anti-smoking groups urged the Biden administration to enforce it. The Administration delayed ...