The manufacturer is authorized to claim the product is safer than cigarettes. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has determined that 20 varieties of the Zyn nicotine pouch…
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FDA Warns Retailers Selling Illegal Tobacco Products
Agency targets products designed to resemble common consumer items and appeals to youth. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently issued warning letters to eight retailers for…
Read MoreFDA Advocates for Child-Resistant Packaging for Nicotine Pouches
The agency issued an advisory to consumers and a request to manufacturers. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued cautions and recommendations on preventing children from accessing…
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FDA Permits Juul to Continue E-Cigarette and Refill Cartridge Sales
The decision ends a multi-year review into tobacco and menthol flavored products. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) determined that Juul can continue selling its tobacco and menthol…
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Supreme Court Hears FDA Appeal on E-Cigarettes and “Court Shopping”
Judges seem skeptical of far-reaching implications of FDA argument. The Supreme Court heard oral arguments for an appeal brought by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that claimed…
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FDA Authorizes Nicotine Pouch Products After Review
ZYN nicotine pouches are approved for adults 21 and older, with restrictions to safeguard public health and prevent youth use. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorized the…
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FDA Reports Decline in Youth E-Cigarette Use
High schoolers, in particular, are vaping less. A survey conducted by the Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows a decrease in…
Read MoreFDA Increases Age Restriction for Tobacco Purchases
Sellers must verify age of anyone under 30 years of age as of September 30. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced its final rule, under the Further…
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FDA Launches Vape Product Task Force
Senate committee members grill officials about the agency’s delayed action on illegal vaping products. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) launched a new task force on Monday to…
Read MoreFTC Reports Increase in E-Cigarette Advertising and Sales
Flavored disposable devices comprise 71 percent of sales. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released its third report on nationwide e-cigarette sales and advertising, which showed an increase in…
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