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health28 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

health29 days ago•4 min saved

FDA Grants Fruit-Flavored Vapes to Adults, Signaling a Policy Pivot

The FDA granted the first authorization for fruit-flavored e-cigarettes intended for adult smokers, a major policy shift pressured by the vaping industry during the Trump era. The Glas Inc. devices come in mango, blueberry and two menthol varieties and require age verification via government ID and Bluetooth linkage to the user’s phone. The agency says the products are for adults looking to quit or cut back on cigarettes, not an endorsement, and will monitor marketing and usage closely, with the possibility of suspension if youth uptake increases or benefits no longer outweigh risks. The move contrasts with Biden-era crackdowns that denied many flavor applications, and it comes amid ongoing debate about flavors fueling teen vaping despite declining youth usage.

via CBS News|

#e-cigarettes #fda #fruit-flavors

business10 months ago•2 min saved

FDA Approves Juul E-Cigarettes, Allowing Continued Sales

Juul has received FDA approval to sell its original e-cigarettes with tobacco and menthol flavors in the U.S., marking a significant milestone for the company amid ongoing debates over youth vaping and public health concerns.

via Axios|

#business #e-cigarettes #fda

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

legal-settlement3 years ago•4 min saved

Minnesota settles $100M lawsuit against Juul and Altria over teen e-cigarette marketing.

Juul and Altria have settled a case with the state of Minnesota, which sued the companies in 2019 for designing products that appeal to youth and get them addicted to nicotine. The state claimed that Juul failed to verify its customers’ ages and ignored children buying and using its products, while Altria supported Juul’s marketing. The terms of the settlement have not been disclosed yet, but the state attorney general's office said it will be announced soon. Juul has settled with 48 states and territories, providing over $1 billion to participating states to combat underage use and develop cessation programs.

via KSTP|

#altria #juul #keith-ellison