FDA Targets 1.6M Youth Vapers with Supreme Court Flavor Ban Decision

Supreme Court weighs FDA's sweeping ban on candy-flavored vapes amid 1.6M high schoolers actively using these products - how will this landmark case reshape the industry?

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FDA rejected 1M+ marketing applications for sweet-flavored vapes while 7 federal courts backed their stance - but Fifth Circuit's controversial ruling threatens this momentum.

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Judge Oldham's opinion contains factual errors about FDA study requirements, potentially undermining the agency's evidence-based approach to protect youth.

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Companies face strict FDA mandate: Prove flavored products help adult smokers without harming youth, as vaping industry battles regulatory pressure.

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Critical regulatory gaps exposed: Congress delayed FDA tobacco oversight until 2009, vaping rules weren't finalized until 2016 - what caused this 7-year wait?

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FDA's evidence-based denials target youth protection while approving select tobacco and menthol vapes for adult smokers.

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Trump's promise to "save" vaping adds political twist as illegal flavored products flourish in billion-dollar market.

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Supreme Court's upcoming June decision could impact how federal agencies guide industries beyond vaping sector.

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Justice Department warns: Supporting Fifth Circuit's stance might weaken agency guidance systems, affecting both public health and business sectors.

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