FDA floats plan to make cigarettes nonaddictive, but its fate rests with Trump
The Biden administration is floating a long-awaited proposal to make cigarettes less addictive by capping their nicotine levels
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FDA floats proposal to make cigarettes nonaddictive
Federal officials on Wednesday released a far-reaching proposal to make cigarettes far less addictive by capping their nicotine content, a goal long sought by antismoking advocates that is unlikely to go into effect anytime soon.
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White House Advances Last-Minute Push to Cut Nicotine in Cigarettes
The policy is a centerpiece of antismoking initiatives by Dr. Robert Califf, commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration ... including Reynolds American, which contributed at least $8 ...
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FDA approves Zydus’ Phase IIb trial of Usnoflast for ALS treatment
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted approval for Zydus Lifesciences to proceed with a randomised Phase IIb trial of its oral NLRP3 inflammasome inhibitor, Usnoflast, for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) treatment.
RFK Jr. wants to improve Americans’ health. Here’s some advice from the outgoing FDA chief
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has big plans for the FDA if he's confirmed as Secretary of Health and Human Services. FDA Commissioner Robert Califf explains why certain changes may not be that easy — or desirable.
VERIFYING 4 claims about the FDA ban on red dye No. 3
VERIFY answers four questions about the common food additive red dye No. 3, including what products contain it and if the FDA ban will take effect right away.
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FDA Revokes Authorization for the Use of Red Dye No. 3 in Food and Ingestible Drugs
On 15 January 2025, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it will revoke the color additive authorization for use of FD&C Red No. 3 in food (including dietary supplements) and ingestible drugs.
Bill Ackman blasts FDA for taking long to ban Red No. 3
The Food and Drug Administration is facing some backlash from hedge fund manager Bill Ackman about how long it took to ban Red No. 3 from the U.S. supply chain.
FDA Wants to Curb Nicotine in Cigarettes, But Plan’s Fate Rests With Trump
Officials proposed limiting the amount of nicotine to make cigarettes less addictive, but it's unclear if the incoming administration will offer support.
FDA bans Red 3, artificial food dye linked to cancer in lab animals
The Food and Drug Administration announced Wednesday it was banning Red 3 dye from food and beverages in the U.S. over its link to cancer in laboratory animals.
Biden Administration Advances Plan to Cut Nicotine in Cigarettes
A proposed FDA rule would mandate a reduction to minimally addictive or nonaddictive levels, but the incoming Trump administration isn’t expected to follow through on the idea.
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FDA Bans Red Dye No. 3 From Food, Beverages and Ingested Drugs, Citing Link to Cancer in Lab Rats
After decades of debate, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a ban on Red Dye No. 3, a synthetic food coloring that’s been linked to cancer in male lab rats. The decision comes after a petition filed in 2022 by advocacy groups,