Comments from Richard Besser, MD, on the U.S. FDA Compliance Policy Regarding Flavored Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems and Flavored Cigars

RWJF submitted comments to the FDA, in supports of the decision to revise its compliance policy to reduce youth access to flavored ENDS and cigars.

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