No FDA permission, no problem: New flavored vape policy worries experts
The FDA announced a new policy that allows some manufacturers to continue selling e-cigarettes without authorization, sparking concerns among public health experts.Summary
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a new policy that effectively provides a "get-out-of-jail-free card" for some manufacturers of e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches who are selling their products without proper authorization. This guidance, which was not preceded by a draft for public comment, states that the agency will not prioritize cracking down on illegal sales if the manufacturer has filed an application and provided sufficient data to evaluate the product's public health risks. Critics, including former FDA official Mitch Zeller, argue that this approach is fundamentally unfair to compliant companies and sets a dangerous legal precedent. The policy also appears to overlook the significant issue of illegal flavored vapes imported from China, which the Trump administration has frequently condemned.
(Source：Stat)
