Supreme Court Weighs FDA's Controversial Flavored Vape Ban Amid Youth Risks

FDA's sweeping rejection of over one million flavored vape products sparks heated Supreme Court battle amid public health concerns.

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Supreme Court's conservative majority appears divided on FDA's authority to block fruit and candy-flavored e-cigarettes from the market.

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Vaping companies challenge FDA's dismissal of evidence suggesting flavored vapes assist adult smokers in quitting traditional cigarettes.

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Trump's social media post claims he "saved" flavored vapes during his first administration and plans to do so again.

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Justice Elena Kagan emphasizes FDA's stance that blueberry vapes pose significant risks for youth smoking initiation.

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Unapproved flavored vapes remain widely available in the multibillion-dollar market despite FDA regulations.

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FDA has primarily approved tobacco-flavored products, with recent authorization of its first menthol-flavored electronic cigarettes.

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Fifth Circuit Court sides with vaping companies, criticizing FDA for sending manufacturers on "wild goose chase" with unclear guidelines.

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Teen vaping rates hit decade-low following FDA restrictions, prompting health groups' concerns about potential policy reversals.

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