Law Banning Flavored Tobacco Goes Into Effect
The FDA has released a notice regarding Tobacco products stating that
effective September 22, 2009, cigarettes that contain certain
characterizing flavors are considered adulterated under the Federal Food,
Drug, and Cosmetic Act, as amended by the Family Smoking Prevention and
Tobacco Control Act (FSPTCA). Menthol is not prohibited but rather flavors
such as vanilla, mint and clove would be.
Learn more about Health Risks Specific to Flavored Cigarettes
Read more on the FDA Web site »
Treating Tobacco Use and Dependence: 2008 Update - Clinical Practice Guideline
This Guideline is an updated version of the 2000 Treating Tobacco Use and Dependence Guideline. It is the product of a private-sector panel of experts, consortium representatives, and staff. The update was written to include new, effective clinical treatments for tobacco dependence that have become available since the 2000 Guideline was published. The 275-page Guideline contains strategies and recommendations designed to assist clinicians; tobacco dependence treatment specialists; and health care administrators, insurers, and purchasers in delivering and supporting effective treatments for tobacco use and dependence.
Read more on the Surgeon General's site »
NH Indoor Smoking Law Amended
New Hampshire lawmakers passed an amendment to the NH Indoor Smoking Act in June 2007. The amended statute protects the workforce and the public by reducing exposure to secondhand smoke.
Effective September 17, 2007, restaurants and bars in New Hampshire became smoke-free. New Hampshire joins the rest of New England by implementing such a law.
Download the Indoor Smoking Act Factsheet (PDF, 92 KB)
www.trytostopnh.org