American Lung Association Condemns FDA's Authorization of Menthol E-Cigarettes

Today, the Food and Drug Administration authorized the first menthol-flavored electronic cigarettes for adult smokers. Harold Wimmer, President and CEO of the American Lung Association, issued the following statement in response to the announcement:

"FDA's decision to authorize four menthol flavored e-cigarettes - including two that have nicotine levels higher than a pack of cigarettes - is highly questionable and deeply troubling. The tobacco industry has been using menthol and other flavors to attract kids for decades - this opens up a legal pathway for NJOY to market their highly addictive products. The American Lung Association continues to call on the removal of all flavored tobacco products from the market."