Tobacco Companies' Intentions Made Public
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) was granted regulatory power over tobacco companies in 2009. The FDA, sometimes considered incredible, has made tobacco companies and manufactures accountable by law for their products, with the intention of protecting the public and to prevent personal injury cases.
If, for example, a tobacco company wants to change its product, it must disclose intended changes to the FDA.
It's possible that the tobacco industry will be made to reveal all the ingredients in brand-manufactured cigarettes.
Previously, tobacco companies were sued when their negligence for public health was publicized. Often times cases were kept quiet. Now, like other public and private institutions, tobacco companies will have to maintain transparency.
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