Tobacco Control Act (U.S.)

The Tobacco Control Act, enacted in 2009, is a law that gives the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authority to regulate tobacco products. It aims to protect public health by preventing youth from starting to smoke, reducing tobacco-related health issues, and ensuring proper product information. The act prohibits sales to minors, mandates warning labels, bans certain marketing practices, and requires rigorous testing of new products. Overall, it establishes a framework to oversee tobacco manufacturing, marketing, and sales, with the goal of decreasing tobacco use and its associated health harms across the population.