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FDA tobacco bill

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SW: →‎Criticism and opposition: linked additives
* Precludes FDA’s authority to remove additives that are nontoxic but contribute to the lure of the product.
Critics argue that the FDA should have full authority to remove all [[additives ]] used in tobacco products regardless of their toxicity, since many non-toxic additives, like menthol or smootheners, contribute to the product's appeal and thus reinforce exposure to other toxins found in tobacco.
Critics oppose a provision in the bill that mandates that the tobacco industry have representation on the oversight committee created by the bill. They argue that tobacco manufacturers should not be given
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