November 10, 2019

Stanton A. Glantz, PhD

Trump signals that he is backing down on banning menthol/mint in ecigs

Despite the fact that surveys show broad support among both Republicans and Democrats favor getting rid of menthol and mint e-cigarettes (along with other flavors), the Trump Administration has signalled that they will give in to industry pressure to continue to allow these important flavors in e-cigarettes?

What makes me say this?  They announced that they are supporting raising the purchase age to 21.

Increasing the legal age to sell tobacco products to 21 is a good idea, but it has been co-opted by the tobacco (including e-cig) companies as an alternative to getting rid of flavors. And menthol/mint is the most important flavor for attracting kids.

(Many people have asked me the difference between menthol and mint.  Menthol is a specific chemical extracted from mint, so all mint tobacco products include menthol.)

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