FDA Authorizes Fruit-Flavored Vapes for Adults
The FDA has authorized the sale of fruit-flavored e-cigarettes for adults 21 and over, amid concerns about youth use.Summary
For the first time, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized the sale of fruit-flavored e-cigarettes for adults 21 and over. This decision follows reports that President Donald Trump pressured FDA Commissioner Dr. Marty Makary to approve flavored vapes, reversing years of strict regulation. The agency is implementing new restrictions, including targeted marketing and device access controls via Bluetooth-enabled smartphones, to mitigate youth access. The newly authorized products include Classic Menthol, Fresh Menthol, Gold (mango), and Sapphire (blueberry) manufactured by Glas, Inc. The FDA emphasizes that while these products are authorized for adults, they are not "FDA approved" and that all tobacco products carry health risks.
(Source：U.S. News & World Report)
