FDA Warns E-Cigarettes That Look Like Smartphones, Gaming Devices Are Illegal To Sell
Warning is part of a long-running FDA effort to combat a teen vaping crisis in the U.S., which has created a new generation of nicotine addicts.
Warning is part of a long-running FDA effort to combat a teen vaping crisis in the U.S., which has created a new generation of nicotine addicts.
The task force will begin investigating and prosecuting the unauthorized sale of e-cigarettes, which could result in felony convictions, fines, and product confiscations.
JUUL addiction risks and illegal marketing to teens previously led the FDA to call for a ban of the vape pens, and the manufacturer has paid nearly $3 billion to settle lawsuits brought by families, states and school districts nationwide.
The settlement agreement includes restrictions on advertising, sales, and the release of documents detailing how the company contributed to the teen vaping epidemic.
Final approval of the JUUL settlement is expected in July 2023, but details about the average amount of each vaping addiction payout have not been disclosed.
Some reports estimate the settlement to resolve JUUL addiction lawsuits will cost the manufacturer $1.7 billion.
Details of the JUUL settlement have not yet been released, but the deal is expected to resolve thousands of teen vaping addiction lawsuits brought by families nationwide
In addition to JUUL nicotine addiction lawsuits, the company also faces a potential ban of its products from U.S. markets.
The agreement to JUUL claims brought by 34 states and territories also comes with a number of provisions designed to restrict how the company markets its vape products.
The FDA indicates it will give the manufacturer time to appeal its decision and address some scientific issues before enforcing a JUUL market removal order.