"The FTC will be very concerned about competition in this market," David Balto, a Washington attorney and former policy director for the FTC, told Bloomberg in July
The governments changes to packaging have resulted in smokers being more likely to notice the health warnings on cigarette packs and dislike their packs
[15] Concerningly, of youth currently using e-cigarettes in 2025, 27.5% reported daily use, and 41.2% reported frequent use (2030 days per month)
1, 2025, said the New Jersey Division of Taxation
The FDAs own scientific analysis concluded that menthol cigarettes increase smoking initiation and progression to regular smoking among youth and young adults, increase nicotine dependence (addiction), and reduce success in quitting, especially among Black menthol smokers