Some Tobacco Products Can Now Market As Less Risky Than Smoking

The FDA has approved the advertising of eight Swedish Match smokeless tobacco products as less risky than smoking cigarettes. These products, sold under the brand name General, have been available since 2015 but were not previously allowed to advertise their reduced risk. The FDA emphasizes that while these products may pose a lower risk of certain diseases compared to smoking, they are not safe. All tobacco products are potentially harmful, and packaging will continue to carry mandatory health warnings. The FDA advises against starting tobacco use for those who do not already use it.

What recent decision did the FDA make regarding certain smokeless tobacco products?

• They declared these products completely safe.

• They banned the sale of these products.

• They increased the taxes on these products.

• They allowed these products to be advertised as less risky than smoking.

What diseases are the Swedish match products said to pose a lower risk for compared to smoking?

• Flu and cold

• Diabetes and obesity

• Heart disease and lung cancer

• Asthma and allergies

Since when have the Swedish match products been allowed for sale?

• 2010

• 2015

• 2020

• 2023

What does the FDA emphasize about all tobacco products?

• They are potentially harmful.

• They are beneficial for health.

• They are completely safe.

• They are not addictive.

What advice does the FDA give to individuals who do not use tobacco?

• They should consider using smokeless tobacco.

• They should refrain from starting tobacco use.

• They should start using tobacco.

• They should only use tobacco occasionally.