Juul and Big Tobacco have lobbied for months to protect themselves from aspects of the F.D.A.’s crackdown. As Scott Gottlieb leaves, they see an opening. Source: NYT > Business – SHEILA KAPLAN and MATT RICHTEL
How Big Tobacco Hooked Children on Sugary Drinks
Researchers combing through archives discovered that cigarette makers had applied their marketing wizardry to sweetened beverages and turned generations of children into loyal customers. Source: NYT > Business – ANDREW JACOBS
F.D.A. Moves to Restrict Flavored E-Cigarette Sales to Teenagers
The agency spells out its proposal to require retailers to wall off sections of stores to limit access, a move opposed by many convenience stores. Source: NYT > Business – SHEILA KAPLAN
F.D.A. Commissioner Scott Gottlieb Resigns
Initially criticized for his ties to the pharmaceutical industry, Dr. Gottlieb, a doctor and former venture capitalist, became known for his aggressive regulatory stance in the pro-business Trump administration Source: NYT > Business – SHEILA KAPLAN
F.D.A. Criticizes Walgreens and Other Retailers for Selling Tobacco Products to Minors
FDA singles out Walgreens for high rate of tobacco sales to minors — but gas station stores and other retailers had an even higher rate. Source: NYT > Business – SHEILA KAPLAN