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health20 days ago•5 min saved

FDA Grants First-Ever Fruit-Flavored Vape Approval Amid Political Pressure

The FDA approved Glas Inc.'s fruit-flavored e-cigarette pods—the first such authorizations for fruit flavors—citing age-verification tech and marketing restrictions aimed at limiting youth access; the decision comes amid reported administrative pressure from the Trump administration and ongoing debates about vaping's role in helping adults quit smoking, with regulators pledging to monitor impact on youth and ensure benefits for adult smokers.

via New York Post|

#fda #flavored-vapes #glas-inc

health21 days ago•3 min saved

FDA approves first fruit-flavored vapes for adults, signaling a regulatory shift

The FDA authorized the first fruit-flavored e-cigarettes for adults 21+, approving Glas devices in Mango, Blueberry and two menthol flavors under strict age-verification and device-access rules designed to curb youth use. The decision marks a departure from years of flavor crackdowns and comes amid political pressure from Trump to support vaping; public-health groups warn it could boost teen use, while proponents say it may help some adult smokers quit. The agency will monitor marketing and youth access and has tied advertising to adults only and Bluetooth age-verification.

via The Washington Post|

#fda #flavored-vapes #health

politics21 days ago•11 min saved

Trump Flags Thin Ice for FDA Chief Over Vaping Push

President Donald Trump allegedly upbraided FDA Commissioner Marty Makary for not moving quickly enough to approve flavored vapes, putting him on 'thin ice' as advisers weigh the administration’s vaping agenda; Makary had previously balked at approving certain fruit flavors and discussed pivoting away from a hard-line stance, though it’s unclear if he’ll change course. If fired, he’d join other high-profile ousters; flavored cartridge vapes have been FDA-banned since 2020 and many states have expanded bans.

via Mediaite|

#fda #flavored-vapes #marty-makary

politics21 days ago•31 min saved

Trump presses FDA chief to loosen flavored vape approvals, per WSJ

President Donald Trump pressed FDA Commissioner Marty Makary to move faster on approving flavored vaping products, according to WSJ sources. Advisers reportedly described Makary as a hurdle to Trump’s push to “save” vaping, amid years of FDA caution that has permitted only about 41 vape products so far (all tobacco or menthol flavors) and a stringent evidentiary burden for flavors that appeal to youth. It remains unclear whether Makary will change course.

via Yahoo|

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public-health10 months ago•4 min saved

US Intensifies Crackdown on Illicit and Flavored Vapes Targeting Teens

U.S. authorities are actively cracking down on a surge of sophisticated illicit vaping products, many designed to appeal to teens and smuggle into the country from China, despite bans on flavored vapes. These products are often concealed as everyday items and are part of a larger international issue, with law enforcement seizing millions of units and warning about the ongoing threat to youth health and safety.

via ABC News|

#flavored-vapes #illicit-vapes #law-enforcement

law1 year ago•4 min saved

Supreme Court Debates Future of Flavored Vapes Amid FDA Block

The U.S. Supreme Court is reviewing whether the FDA unlawfully refused to approve flavored e-cigarettes, with justices questioning if the agency changed its evaluation standards mid-process. The case, brought by vape companies Triton Distribution and Vapestasia, challenges the FDA's rejection of their products due to potential health risks to young people. The court's conservative majority, including Justice Brett Kavanaugh, showed mixed reactions, with some justices skeptical of the FDA's actions and others supporting its stance. The outcome could impact the FDA's regulatory approach to tobacco products.

via NBC News|

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health2 years ago•2 min saved

Tobacco Company Urges Stricter Regulations for Vaping

British American Tobacco (BAT), the third-largest seller of vapes in the UK, has called for stricter regulations on vaping, including a licensing regime similar to alcohol and cigarettes. BAT also wants a ban on flavors that target children and a crackdown on firms selling to minors. The company does not support a ban on colorful packaging or advertising, arguing that these are important for convincing smokers to switch. The government is already considering new regulations amid concerns about youth vaping, and legislation is expected to follow a public consultation.

via BBC.com|

#flavored-vapes #health #licensing-regime

health2 years ago•3 min saved

FDA Cracks Down on Sale of Popular Disposable E-Cigarette

The FDA has issued warning letters to dozens of retailers selling fruit- and candy-flavored disposable e-cigarettes, including the current best-selling brand, Elf Bar, in an attempt to crack down on illegal disposable vapes that have poured into U.S. stores in recent years. Last month, the FDA issued orders allowing customs officials to seize shipments of Elf Bar, Esco Bar and two other brands at U.S. ports. The rise of unauthorized e-cigarettes coincides with the growing popularity of disposable e-cigarettes, with disposables’ share of vaping sales more than doubling from 24.7% in early 2020 to nearly 52% by late last year.

via WJW FOX 8 News Cleveland|

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