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On August 23, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a regulation restricting the sale and distribution of cigarettes and smokeless tobacco to children and adolescents.¹ This regulation, known as a rule, is the most far-reaching measure ever instituted to reduce the use of tobacco by young people. This article describes the investigation that led the FDA to assert its jurisdiction over cigarettes and smokeless tobacco and the policy considerations that shaped the final rule.

The FDA announced on February 25, 1994, that it was considering regulating tobacco products under the authority of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.² . . . [Full Text of this Article]

The Investigation of Tobacco

Early Developments

Inside the Tobacco Companies

The Emerging Picture

More Than Just Cigarettes

Asserting Jurisdiction

The Regulation of Tobacco

Restricting Access to Tobacco

Reducing the Appeal of Advertising

Educating Children about Tobacco

Conclusions

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From the Food and Drug Administration, Office of the Commissioner, 5600 Fishers Ln., HF-1, Rockville, MD 20857, where reprint requests should be addressed to Dr. Kessler.

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