MO - Biden Government Again Missed Menthol Cigarettes Ban Deadline Lawsuit Challenges FDA's Delay | Benzinga
The FDA’s proposal to ban menthol-flavored cigarettes in the United States is facing another setback as White House officials have missed yet another deadline for the final ruling on the ban.
Menthol cigarettes, which make up a third of the industry’s market share in the United States, have long been criticized for their appeal to young smokers and significant health impacts, particularly within Black communities, where they are heavily marketed.
Civil rights groups have argued that menthol cigarettes pose a disproportionately higher risk in Black communities, with about 81% of Black adults who smoke cigarettes using menthol varieties compared to 34% of white adults, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ...