US plans crackdown on e-cigarette firms citing ‘epidemic’ teen use

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US plans crackdown on e-cigarette firms citing ‘epidemic’ teen use

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is considering banning the sale of flavoured e-cigarettes, citing an “epidemic” of use among teens.

The proposal, announced on Wednesday, is part of a broader effort to curb teen use of the nicotine devices.

FDA chief Scott Gottlieb said: “The disturbing and accelerating trajectory of use we’re seeing in youth, and the resulting path to addiction, must end.”

BBC News

https://www.bbc.com/news/business-45500894

FDA Takes Action Against Teen Vaping Epidemic : Shots – Health News : NPR

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2018/09/12/647034155/fda-intensifies-crackdown-on-e-cigarettes-sales-to-teenagers

E-cig makers have 60 days to show they aren’t targeting minors

https://www.engadget.com/amp/2018/09/12/fda-e-cigarette-crackdown-juul-blu-vuse-markten-logic/

https://jp.wsj.com/articles/SB12541653201849823980704584467522533133700

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