Cigarette Makers Turn to Synthetic Substitutes in Anticipation of Menthol Ban

Описание: Cigarette manufacturers are adding synthetic chemicals that mimic the cooling sensation of menthol to "non-menthol" cigarettes in states that have banned menthol, according to a study by Duke Health and Yale University. This practice appears to be an attempt to circumvent the expected federal ban on menthol cigarettes by the FDA later this year. The study found that tobacco companies are incorporating a synthetic cooling agent called WS-3 into these new cigarettes, producing robust cooling sensations similar to menthol. Some "non-menthol" brands had even stronger cooling activity than their menthol counterparts. These findings raise concerns about the potential for these cigarettes to facilitate smoking initiation, especially among young people, and undermine public health efforts to reduce menthol cigarette consumption. The study also detected other flavor chemicals, such as vanilla, in "non-menthol" cigarettes, which may appeal to children and youth. Researchers call for effective regulatory strategies to control these additives and flavors that bypass tobacco flavor bans.

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