The Public Health Standard
A session from FDLI’s Introduction to Tobacco Law and Regulation
Recorded October 8, 2025
Introduction to Tobacco and Nicotine Law and Regulation: The Public Heath Standard
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A. Overview of public health standard
- What does “appropriate for the protection of public health” mean?
- Definitions
- Data needed to apply the public health standard
B. Consumer information and population monitoring
- Data on tobacco and nicotine product use in the United States
- Research that informs regulation (PATH, NYTS, etc.)
- Why regulation of these products remains important
Maham Akbar, Director, Public Policy, Truth Initiative
This session was recorded as part of FDLI’s Virtual Introduction to Tobacco Law and Regulation Course in October 2025.
MAHAM AKBAR serves as the Managing Director of Public Policy at Truth Initiative, where she plays a vital role in shaping and advancing the organization’s policy agenda to further its mission of preventing youth and young adult nicotine addition and empowering quitting for all. Maham holds a bachelor’s degree in Government and Global Studies from the College of William & Mary, and earned her master’s degree in Public Policy from American University.Get Access
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