FDA Commissioner's Departure Sparks Hope, Uncertainty for Tobacco Industry
Bryan Haynes was quoted in a Law.com article titled, “FDA Commissioner's Departure Sparks Hope, Uncertainty for Tobacco Industry.” The article discussed the upcoming departure of Dr. Scott Gottlieb’s from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. After this announcement, stock prices for tobacco companies rose, but there is still uncertainty about the future on the regulatory front. During his tenure, Gottlieb focused on the rise of e-cigarette and vaping. Haynes pointed out that, “Another notable effort of his was to address underage consumption. He spoke about a number of initiatives in November to address this; the bulk of which have not materialized.” As for Gottlieb’s successor, Haynes said, “It’s a good question that everyone in the tobacco space is asking; how will all of Gottlieb’s initiatives be pursued by his successor? The question I have is whether those initiatives can be implemented quickly.”