FDA Stifling Innovation?
It's no secret that 2012 was a slow year in terms of the FDA and tobacco: the public
is still awaiting announcements on good manufacturing practices, graphic health warnings,
menthol regulation and deeming regulations for other tobacco products, including
electronic cigarettes.
"Even though the cigarette category is declining, innovation is still very important," Modi said. "
There are a lot of these little things, very small changes that are being held up by the FDA.
Hopefully they get the infrastructure in place where they can start making some quick
decisions--especially on products where there's really no change on the impact to public health."
It's no secret that 2012 was a slow year in terms of the FDA and tobacco: the public
is still awaiting announcements on good manufacturing practices, graphic health warnings,
menthol regulation and deeming regulations for other tobacco products, including
electronic cigarettes.
"Even though the cigarette category is declining, innovation is still very important," Modi said. "
There are a lot of these little things, very small changes that are being held up by the FDA.
Hopefully they get the infrastructure in place where they can start making some quick
decisions--especially on products where there's really no change on the impact to public health."
