FDA Says It Will Consider Approving Flavored Vapes
The FDA announced it will consider approving some flavored vape products to help smokers quit, despite concerns about youth appeal.Summary
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has signaled a shift in its approach to flavored vape products, stating it is open to approving certain flavors. This “draft guidance” is intended for e-cigarette and vaping product manufacturers, based on the belief that some flavored products could aid current cigarette smokers in quitting and may be safer than traditional cigarettes. However, the FDA acknowledges the risk of increased youth usage. Currently, only 39 vaping products are approved, all tobacco or menthol flavored. The agency is particularly wary of “fruit and candy” flavors, which are more attractive to young people, and will require companies to demonstrate a net public health benefit, including evidence of limited youth appeal, to gain approval. This change follows a push from Republican-led states to enforce FDA approval requirements and a statement from Donald Trump promising to support vaping if re-elected, leading to a halt in stricter tobacco and vaping regulations.
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