Trump administration readies ban on flavored e-cigarettes amid outbreak of vaping-related deaths
Publishing timestamp: 2019-09-11 16:34:14
Summary
The Trump administration is preparing to ban flavored e-cigarettes in response to the outbreak of vaping-related lung disease. Companies like Juul have been criticized for targeting children with flavors like mango and creme. The FDA is finalizing guidance to remove non-tobacco flavors from the market within 30 days, with the possibility of reintroduction after formal approval. Shares of Altria fell slightly, while competitors rose. The ban is part of an effort to combat the "epidemic" of youth e-cigarette use.
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