by Long Island Attorney Paul A. Lauto, Esq.
The FDA oversees the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), who recently approved an application by Lipsmark company for the labels of Powdered alcohol known as Palcohol. Then the TTB reversed their decision of approval, stating it was made in "error." The New York State Senate, being concerned with the TTB's seemingly capricious decision making, has recently approved a bill that would make Palcohol illegal in New York should the TTB change their minds again. The bill will now go to the New York State Assembly for a vote and if approved, New York State will join Alaska, South Carolina and Vermont in prohibiting Palcohol, which has been dubbed by many to be the new "Adult Kool-Aid."
Proponents praise Palcohol as being a mobile "party in a packet," opening the door for good times on the go. But many people see Palcohol as a dangerous invention that will add fuel to the already raging fire of alcohol related problems. One opponent in particular is U.S Senator Charles Schumer of New York. Senator Schumer has asked the FDA to block federal approval of Palcohol, due to what he believes are inherent dangers.
Lipsmark company has now reportedly resubmitted an application for Palcohol to the TTB. Palcohol is to initially come in six different varieties including Rum, Vodka, Cosmopolitan, Mojito, Powderita and Lemon Drop. Senator Schumer warns that, "Palcohol can be easily concealed and brought into concerts, school dances, and sporting events, it can be sprinkled on food and can even be snorted."
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