Sen. Durbin Questions FDA Over Youth Access to Unauthorized E-Cigarettes
April 16, 2024 by csnews.com
Sen. Durbin Questions FDA Over Youth Access to Unauthorized E-Cigarettes
The FDA, under court order, has not completed all PMTA reviews for vape products, leading to concerns about harmful e-cigarettes being sold to children. Senator Durbin criticized the FDA and DOJ for not enforcing laws against manufacturers selling unauthorized vaping products. Despite warning letters and marketing denial orders, some companies continue to sell unauthorized vaping items in violation of the law, prompting calls for stricter enforcement actions.
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
