Mitch Zeller
Former FDA Director | Tobacco Regulation & Public Health
About
Mitch Zeller served as the Director of the Center for Tobacco Products at the U. S.
Food and Drug Administration from 2013-2022. In this role, he oversaw the implementation of the 2009 Tobacco Control Act, leading FDA's efforts to regulate the manufacturing, marketing, and sale of tobacco products.
Zeller is a recognized expert in public health policy, having previously worked for the American Legacy Foundation and the Coalition for Tobacco-Free Kids. His keynotes draw on decades of experience navigating complex regulatory environments to protect consumer welfare and drive systemic change.
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The past, present and future of nicotine addiction
Tobacco use remains the leading cause of preventable disease and death in the United States, killing more people each year than alcohol, AIDS, car accidents, illegal drugs, murder and suicide combined. Follow health policy expert Mitch Zeller into the murky depths of the tobacco industry as he details the sordid history of nicotine addiction -- and invites us to imagine a world where policy change helps stop people from becoming addicted in the first place.
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