Cigarette flavor additives to face government scrutiny
The agreement between major cigarette makers and the Health and Human Services Department requires disclosure of commonly used flavor-enhancing additives. Companies will list flavor agents used by each firm, enabling testing for safety without revealing proprietary details. Experts warn several additives may be carcinogenic, raising concerns tied to the low-tar cigarette trend.
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William Hines
Chicago Sun-Times
Washington
Health and Human Services Department
HHS
Edward N. Brandt Jr
R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co
Philip Morris
Brown & Williamson
American Brands
Lorillard
Liggett & Myers
Tobacco Institute
Shellie Lengel
David P. Ball
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
National Institutes of Health
Ball
National Toxicological Program
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