Tobacco companies introduce non-menthol alternatives as the US federal menthol ban approaches, raising concerns among anti-smoking activists.

Tobacco companies introduce non-menthol alternatives as the US federal menthol ban looms, raising concerns among anti-smoking activists who argue that this strategy may undercut efforts to reduce smoking rates. The new non-menthol products contain different chemical additives with a similar cooling effect and are branded and packaged to resemble traditional menthols. If the federal government enacts a menthol ban, these non-menthol tobacco products could become more prominent, potentially circumventing explicit bans on flavored tobacco and menthol.

March 21, 2024
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