The Ban On Menthol Cigarettes in The United States May Be Postponed Until The End Of 2024

According to a NBC report on December 5th, the expected ban on menthol cigarettes in the United States may be postponed until 2024.
According to officials from two national public health organizations dedicated to abolishing related products, the Biden administration may quickly announce a postponement of this decision. These officials are concerned that the ban may be postponed until after the November 2024 presidential election.
An official expressed concerns that the ban may not be implemented before the election: "In an election year, everything becomes more difficult because people are distracted and resources are limited."
As of now, the White House has not commented on potential delays.
Erica Seward, Assistant Vice President of National Advocacy for the American Lung Association, said the association expects the White House to fulfill President Biden's promise to end cancer through the Cancer Moon Program. She pointed out that this goal cannot be achieved until the White House finalizes the ban on mint products.
Nancy Brown, CEO of the American Heart Association, said, "The government should no longer delay the implementation of these regulations." She emphasized the scientific evidence and extensive public opinion from the national public health community to remove these products through the market.
The FDA spokesperson stated that finalizing the ban on peppermint remains the top priority. The spokesperson explained, "This type of final rule requires an extensive rulemaking process, including institutional review and consideration of public opinion, final rule formulation, and subsequent review by the Department of Health and Human Services and the White House Office of Management and Budget."
The Office of Management and Budget has issued final regulations, which are considered the final step before the ban is finally finalized.
An official said, "People are dying, which will save lives. We have science and data to prove this. It's time to take these products off the market."
Currently, the Biden administration has been in talks with the tobacco industry and public health organizations to explore solutions to this issue.