For the first time, the FDA could have the power to regulate the production and marketing of tobacco products which kill more than 400-thousand Americans each year.
President Obama indicates he's willing to sign.
Is the FDA up to the task?
If the bill becomes law, the agency will set up a new tobacco regulatory office. Funding for this office will come from fees charged to the tobacco industry. Some wonder if the FDA can handle more with regulating food and medicines already on its plate? SHOULD the FDA be doing this? We don't expect it to regulate cheeseburgers, hot dogs, and other junk food which also lead to diseases that can kill us.
Any thoughts?
