The FDA has proposed to prohibit menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars. This 60-minute webinar is for advocates, researchers, and others doing commercial tobacco and health equity work in California. Presenters will provide an overview of the proposed rules, answer questions, and point to resources that are available to anyone interested in participating in the public process of submitting comments on the agency’s proposal.

Resources:
Webinar Slides
FDA Menthol Timeline
How to Submit a Comment to the FDA
Talking Points: Tobacco Product Standard for Menthol in Cigarettes
Talking Points: Tobacco Product Standard for Characterizing Flavors in Cigars
Administrative Action Tracker

Presenters:
Natalie Hemmerich, Public Health Law Center
Joelle Lester, Public Health Law Center

Moderator:
Neil Sircar, Public Health Law Center