FDA to consider limiting e-cigarette sales to vape shops to curb youth use
Publishing timestamp: 2018-10-19 11:49:28
Summary
The FDA is considering prohibiting some e-cigarette sales in convenience stores and confining them to vape shops due to a surge in teen e-cigarette use. The agency has conducted a retail blitz and issued warning letters and fines to retailers who illegally sold e-cigarettes to minors. Additionally, the FDA is considering banning online sales of e-cigarettes and has ordered five manufacturers to submit plans to address teen use of their products.
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