FDA Sends Warning to Firm Illegally Selling E-Cigarettes
November 01, 2024 by convenience.org
FDA Sends Warning to Firm Illegally Selling E-Cigarettes
The FDA issued warning letters to nine online retailers and one manufacturer for selling unauthorized disposable e-cigarettes resembling smart technology. The products target youth with features like gaming and smartphone connectivity. The agency warns that such products are illegal and aimed at children. Additionally, the FDA emphasized the appeal to youth due to designs concealing the products' nature as tobacco items. Firms violated the law by marketing these products without FDA authorization. The FDA has issued many warning letters to firms and retailers and filed complaints against manufacturers and sellers of unauthorized tobacco products.
18.30% of the adult population are current smokers. There are approximately 48.7 million current smokers in United States 21.60% of men are current smokers but only 15.20% of women.
SOURCE: GSTHR
