Replies to post #48247 on 22nd Century Group Inc (XXII)

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I believe this was addressed in the past, essentially:

- "In general, the FDA and other nations have entered into harmonization initiatives to assure product quality while at the same time conserving scarce human and financial resources and improving the efficiency of their operations. When nations can agree on scientific standards for
establishing the safety, effectiveness, and manufacturing quality of pharmaceutical products, or on standards that help ensure that high-quality medical devices are produced, everyone wins."

- "...FDA, which maintains its very strong position as a world leader in
the regulatory promotion and protection of public health."

https://www.fda.gov/downloads/AboutFDA/History/FOrgsHistory/EvolvingPowers/UCM593426.pdf

1. FDA paid for the VLN studies costing many millions over many years
2. FDA has powerful influence over how other countries regulate stuff
3. The only thing other countries have to do is sit and wait and be handed the science that'll make VLN easier to policize... this is key for turning this, on its head: "Tobacco is the only legal product which, used in moderation and exactly as the manufacturer intended, causes harm to the consumer."