US EditionIt’s Time to Clear the Air on Juul
AUSTRALIA, JUL 21 – UK and Malaysian authorities target youth vaping and environmental harm by enforcing bans and promoting regulated, safer alternatives, with youth vaping rates reportedly declining in Australia.
- In the United States, federal authorities barred importing disposable vapes, highlighting regulatory gaps and public health concerns.
- Faced with unregulated imports and underage access, the policy rationale stems from concerns about youth vaping, environmental damage, and loopholes, highlighting the need for unified regulations.
- Across several states, enforcement actions differ sharply, including Alabama’s state bureau of investigation raids, central Texas officers seizing legal-seeming products, and Pennsylvania arrests, with enforcement gaps exploited, no attribution.
- The former president vowed to support vape businesses, and his promise to work with the industry to undo President Biden’s regulatory assault could impact policy consistency.
- Vape industry groups warned that outlawing flavored vapes would cost tens of thousands of Americans their jobs, risking widespread economic damage.
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It’s Time to Clear the Air on Juul
Last week, after a five-year delay, the Food and Drug Administration finally authorized the marketing of Juul’s e-cigarettes. To my great surprise, there was very little outcry.Oh sure, the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, which has waged war against Juul for nearly a decade, called the authorization “a big step backward for preventing youth e-cigarette use,” and the American Lung Association said it was “deeply troubled” by the decision. But onl…
A Second Chance for Juul: What This Comeback Means for Harm Reduction
After years of navigating legal challenges and regulatory scrutiny, Juul Labs has received long-awaited approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to continue selling its e-cigarettes and refill cartridges. The decision is a major milestone for the company, which had faced mounting pressure and criticism over its alleged role in the rise of […]
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