Reynolds markets less hazardous alternatives to smokers, but can't say so

[Bill Godshall]

Here's an article on the front page of today's Wall Street Journal describing how RJ Reynolds is marketing far less hazardous smokefree tobacco products to smokers as alternatives to cigarettes, but can't say so because the FDA tobacco law prohibits them from making even truthful health claims without first being given approval by FDA.

Smokeless Products Are Tough Test for Reynolds
By David Kesmodel
Wall Street Journal
March 26, 2010
For Reynolds, Smokeless Products Signal New Era for Tobacco - WSJ.com

 

[CJsKee]

Thanks for this, Bill. I hate the subterfuge being used to keep the truth about smoke free products from the public!

The FDA has requested comments from the public on the Impact of Dissolvable Tobacco Use on Public Health. Will you be commenting?

 

[Bill Godshall]

CJsKee inquired
Will you be commenting?

Of course, and I'll be urging lots of others to comment as well.

 

[rothenbj]

CJsKee inquired
Will you be commenting?

Of course, and I'll be urging lots of others to comment as well.

Bill, would you mind publishing you email about vapefest on here?

Were it not for you frequently posting on this forum, I would have linked it myself. I just found it an interesting read, especially in terms of your attempt to bring other "outside" into the fest to observe, test and learn. Hopefully in the future there will be a more positive response.

 

[CJsKee]

rothenbj...Bill's article is in this thread (I think it's the one you're talking about)...http://www.e-cigarette-forum.com/fo...thering-e-cigarette-consumers-weekend-va.html