NAQC Newsroom: Tobacco Control

Understanding Next Steps for Menthol (Update from Public Health Law Center)

Friday, November 21, 2025  
Posted by: Natalia Gromov
On October 27, 2025, plaintiffs ended their lawsuit against the Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, which had contested delays in finalizing a federal menthol cigarette ban. Although this particular legal case is now closed, advocates have ongoing opportunities to press for a federal response. Persistent monitoring, unified advocacy, and readiness to engage remain vital for advancing protections against menthol products.
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