Why Did They Discontinue Making Certs?
                                
                                
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                                According to reports, the popular Certs breath mint was officially discontinued in 2018, nearly 62 years after its introduction. The main reason they discontinued making Certs was the federal ban on a key ingredient in its proprietary formula, Retsyn. This article explores the specifics of that ban, its impact on the company, and the broader context of the product's decline.