FDAProposed Rule

Tobacco Product Standard for Nicotine Yield of Cigarettes and Certain Other Combusted Tobacco Products

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Summary

The FDA is proposing to limit how much nicotine cigarettes and similar tobacco products can contain. This rule aims to reduce addiction and make it easier for smokers to quit by lowering the addictive power of these products.

Key Points

  • 1The rule would set a maximum nicotine level that cigarettes and other combusted tobacco products are allowed to have
  • 2Lower nicotine levels could help reduce addiction and make quitting smoking easier for millions of Americans
  • 3Tobacco companies would need to reformulate their products to meet the new nicotine standards
  • 4The public has until September 16, 2025 to submit comments and feedback on this proposed rule
  • 5This is still a proposal—the FDA will review public input before deciding whether to make it a final rule

Key Dates

Published

January 16, 2025

Comment Deadline

September 16, 2025

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