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FDA Moves to Drastically Lower Nicotine in Cigarettes

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Formally exploring new standards with “minimally or non-addictive levels,” rules on e-cigs and cigars.

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The Food and Drug Administration announced Thursday it is looking to issue a new product standard that would dramatically lower nicotine in cigarettes “to minimally or non-addictive levels,” as part of an effort to slash smoking rates.

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