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Tobacco Product Regulation
-Fairfax, introduced in 1950 was found to be a drug in 1952 by the FDA based on claims that it protected the smoker from a host of respiratory ills. FDAs action was upheld in court. The pack in the exhibit dates from the late 50s, early 60s.
-Trim (Cornell Drug Corp, 1958) Claimed weight reducing properties based on a tartaric acid additive. Promoted by pharmacies. Regulated as a drug by FDA.
-Favor (Advanced Tobacco Products, 1986) A hollow plastic tube filled with a foam plug at the digtal end containing nicotine and flavorings. inhalation leads to some nicotine absorption. Claims involved use as an alternative to conventional cigarettes to satisfy nicotine dependence. Ruled a drug by the FDA. Inhalers based on the original patents for this device are under development as adjuncts in the treatment of nicotine dependence.
-Masterpiece (Pinkerton, 1987) A 1mg nicotine chewing gum. Nicotine comes from shreds of tobacco in the gum. Regulated as food by FDA since chewing gum is a food, and declared to be adulterated since tobacco is not an approved food additive. Pinkerton is a subsidiary of the Swedish Tobacco Company.
-Spectra (H/Keeney Tobacco Corp, 1990) Produced by a company affiliated with a company called CA Blockers, the cigarette used an additive called N-Bloctin that was supposed to interfere with the absorption of nitrosamines in the lung. Made in Virginia for the Israeli market, the product was regulated as a drug by FDA.
-Jazz (Made in Argentina, sold in US by Benson International, 1992) A nontobacco filitered product that made health claims. Regulated by the FDA.
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