Menthol

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Menthol

Legacy is a leading advocate for a ban on menthol cigarettes. Research shows that menthol cigarettes contribute to youth smoking initiation and make it harder for adults to quit. Menthols are smoked disproportionately by youth and African-Americans.   

Momentum is growing. In a historic announcement, on March 18, 2011, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Tobacco Products Scientific Advisory Committee concluded that the removal of menthol cigarettes from the market would benefit public health in the United States. Legacy urges the FDA to take the necessary steps to put a menthol ban into place.

More information about menthol and Legacy's efforts in support of a menthol ban can be found through the following links: 

Press Releases

• FDA Advises the Removal of Menthol Cigarettes Would Benefit Public Health in the United States
• New Menthol Special Journal Issue Underscores Need for Federal Action
• Legacy Reiterates Call for Prohibition of Menthol Products
• Should Menthol Cigarettes Be Banned?

Policy Statement

• Menthol Policy Statement

Fact Sheet

• Menthol Fact Sheet

Consider Your Source

• Legacy's counter-view to the messages from the tobacco industry

Legacy in the Public Record

• Updated Menthol Data 1/28/2011
• Legacy Response to Compass Lexecon Report on Menthol Contraband 1/28/2011
• The Impact of the Use of Menthol in Cigarettes on the Public Health Comments 11/19/2010
• Menthol Report Subcommittee of Tobacco Products Scientific Advisory Committee Public Comments 9/17/2010
• Legacy FDA Submission on Menthol 7/26/2010  
• Menthol Marketing to Youth and Minorities Group Comments 7/26/2010
• FDA Testimony by Dr. Cheryl Healton 03/31/2010
• Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act 09/24/2009