FDA Expands Ban on Tobacco Sales, Ads for Kids

Courtesy WebMD Health  Thu, 03/18/2010 - 18:06

The FDA now forbids sale of tobacco products to youths under age 18; tobacco company sponsorship of athletic, musical, or social events; free samples of smokeless tobacco; and more.


 

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