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Delay of revised nutrition facts labels disappointing, but companies should still comply promptly, says American Heart Association
American Heart Association CEO Nancy Brown issued the following comments today on the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) final rule that extends the compliance date for the revised Nutrition Facts label by 18 months.
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Tobacco Companies Ordered to Place Statements about Products’ Dangers on Websites and Cigarette Packs
Tobacco companies must soon publish statements on their websites and cigarette package onserts that tell the American public the truth about their deadly and addictive products, under a court order issued May 1 in the U.S. District of Columbia.
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FDA Takes Important Steps to Address Youth Use of Juul E-Cigarettes, but Must Do More – Agency Should Prevent Introduction of Kid-Friendly Tobacco Products Instead of Acting After the Fact
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today has taken important initial steps to address the dramatic rise in youth use of Juul e-cigarettes. However, the FDA must do more by taking off the market Juul flavors like mango and cool cucumber that clearly appeal to children and adolescents.
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Leading Health and Medical Groups Urge Immediate FDA Action to Address Rising Youth Use of Juul E-Cigarettes
Six leading public health and medical organizations today urged the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to take strong and immediate action to address the dramatic rise in teen use of Juul electronic cigarettes, which has been widely reported by media and educators across the United States.
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American Heart Association reacts to farm bill proposed by House Republicans
American Heart Association CEO Nancy Brown issued the following statement on the House Agriculture Committee’s farm bill.
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Final marketplace rule will revive discrimination and raise out-of-pocket costs for Americans with pre-existing conditions
The association joined 20 other patient and consumer groups in issuing the following statement today on the 2019 Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters final rule, which will severely weaken key benefits that underpin core consumer protections for Americans with pre-existing conditions.
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American Heart Association praises Congress for research and prevention support in final omnibus bill
The American Heart Association extended its deep appreciation to Congress today for approving an FY 2018 omnibus spending bill that included significant funding for federal programs that help fight the nation’s no. 1 killer, cardiovascular disease.
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Health Groups File Suit to Expedite FDA Review of E-Cigarettes, Cigars
Seven public health and medical groups, and several individual pediatricians, filed suit today in federal court in Maryland challenging a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) decision that allows electronic cigarettes and cigars – including candy-flavored products that appeal to kids – to stay on the market for years without being reviewed by the agency.
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Patient and Consumer Groups Decry Failure of Insurance Stabilization Legislation
A group of 17 patient and consumer groups issued the following statement after Congress was unsuccessful at passing legislation that would stabilize the individual insurance market.
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New FDA request on cigars creates confusion about tobacco regulation, says American Heart Association
American Heart Association CEO Nancy Brown issued the following statement today on the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) request for information on premium cigars.
