First Fruit-Flavored E-Cigarettes for Adults Authorized by FDA
The agency said the products are for adults trying to quit cigarettes, even as health groups warned the move could widen youth access.
- This week, the Food and Drug Administration authorized fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes for the first time, permitting Los Angeles-based manufacturer Glas Inc. to market mango, blueberry, and menthol products to adult smokers.
- President Donald Trump promised to 'save vaping' during his 2024 campaign, and reports claim he personally pushed the FDA to approve flavored products despite resistance from FDA Commissioner Marty Makary.
- To prevent youth access, the agency mandates a digital verification system requiring government IDs, biometric data, and Bluetooth connectivity; connected pod systems cost between $40 and $150, potentially limiting adult market appeal.
- This reversal marks a departure from the Biden administration, which denied over a million flavored vape applications to combat teen vaping described as an 'epidemic,' though the agency maintains these products target adults only.
- While proponents cite 'Gold Standard Science' to justify approval, career scientists raised efficacy questions in internal memos, noting that prior JAMA Network Open research on flavored vape success did not involve such restrictive verification systems.
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Trump Pushes Ahead… FDA Commissioner Faces Red Hot Fallout Over Vaping Approval
Recent tensions surrounding FDA Commissioner Marty Makary have brought the spotlight firmly onto the complex interplay of health policy and politics. The approval of flavored vaping products has become a flashpoint, highlighting the stark divide between regulatory caution and a push for industry-friendly deregulation led by President Donald Trump. The FDA’s recent authorization of flavored vapes by Glas Inc. signifies a notable shift in approach…
Milwaukee shop manager says FDA authorization of fruit-flavored vapes could bring relief for small businesses
The Food and Drug Administration has authorized the sale and marketing of specific fruit-flavored vapes made by Los Angeles-based company GLASthe first time the agency has approved fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers.Previously, the FDA had only granted permission to tobacco or menthol-flavored vaping products.Watch: How local businesses and advocacy groups are reacting to the FDA's decision to authorize the sale and …
The United States is beginning to consolidate a shift in focus in vaping regulation, betting on a more nuanced model based on the individual scientific evaluation of each product. Faced with the widespread ban policies applied in recent years, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is moving towards a system that distinguishes between types of flavors, risk profiles and potential utility for adult smokers seeking to abandon conventional cigarett…
FDA approves some flavored vapes after reports of Trump pressure
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on Tuesday approved marketing for four flavored vapes made by the company Glas Inc. in what the agency says is an effort to tamp down on underage use of these products.
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