American Lung Association Praises FDA's Establishment Of New Center For Tobacco Products

Statement of Charles D. Connor, American Lung Association President and CEO: Today's announcement by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration that it is establishing a new Center for Tobacco Products and has selected a new director for the Center, Lawrence Deyton, MSPH, MD, is a strong and encouraging signal that FDA intends to move quickly to implement its new authority over tobacco products.