WASHINGTON - Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, applauded FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb's decision Friday that the FDA would delay the harmful e-cigarette rule until 2022.
“For over a year I have conducted oversight of this harmful rule and have urged the FDA to rein in this regulation. I am pleased that Commissioner Gottleib has listened to industry and consumer concerns in loosening the FDA’s regulatory grip over e-cigarette manufacturers. I encourage the FDA to work closely with stakeholders so that this growing industry can continue to innovate and provide consumers with a safer alternative to smoking," said Johnson.
Johnson has raised concerns for more than a year about the FDA’s e-cigarette regulation issued under the Obama administration, saying it could create undue burdens on small businesses and possibly lead to negative unintended health consequences.
Background
Chairman Johnson’s letters to former FDA Commissioner Califf:
May 17, 2016
June 6, 2016
July 15, 2016
Nov. 21, 2016
Chairman Johnson and Representative Hunter’s letter to Vice President-elect Pence on Dec. 12, 2016.
Chairman Johnson’s letter to Secretary Price on Feb. 21, 2017.
Chairman’s Johnson’s letter to FDA Commissioner Gottlieb on May 17, 2017.
Source: U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs
