With e-cigarette sales booming, the Supreme Court will decide whether the FDA unlawfully blocked approval of more than a million new flavored nicotine products.

Summary

The Supreme Court is reviewing whether the FDA unlawfully blocked over a million kid-friendly flavored vape products, which critics say fuel youth nicotine addiction.

Despite FDA bans, flavors like fruit and candy dominate illicit vape sales, with 1.6 million minors using such products.

Vape companies argue flavored e-liquids help adult smokers quit, but the FDA counters that their evidence is insufficient to outweigh youth addiction risks.

A lower court sided with the companies, and the Supreme Court’s ruling, expected by June 2025, could reshape vaping regulations.

  • SeaJ
    12•1 day ago

    Am I the only one that thinks vaping looks trashy? It’s a step up from cigarettes but that is not saying much.

    It’s not only the nicotine that is the problem. We have not had long term study on what happens when you vaporize the additives and breathe them in. The whole insist needs much more regulation. Targeting flavors specifically is pretty stupid though. Why target flavors there and not for alcohol? I remember only wanting mixed drinks initially because straight alcohol and cheap beer tasted disgusting.

    • Tiefling IRL
      3•1 day ago

      One of my friends is addicted to her THC vape and always has it on her. I’ve had to ask her to put it away because it triggers my allergy symptoms. I also low key hate that my living room smells like artificial cotton candy for a few hours after

      Tbf, I’m pretty sure COVID gave me a THC allergy 😭 But I’m also allergic to cigarette smoke so I’m not fond of nic vapes either. I’m fine with fog machines though.

      • @vala
        3•22 hours ago

        Way more likely you are allergic to whatever random flavours are in there than THC itself.