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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Isabel Keane

FDA authorizes Juul to continue selling e-cigarettes

  • The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has ruled that vaping brand Juul Labs can continue to sell its e-cigarettes and refill cartridges in the US.
  • The FDA's decision was based on Juul's studies, which demonstrated that its e-cigarettes are less harmful for adult smokers who switch from traditional cigarettes.
  • This ruling provides a new lease of life for Juul, which has faced years of intense regulatory scrutiny, numerous lawsuits, and significant financial difficulties due to concerns over teen vaping.
  • Juul will be one of only two companies permitted to sell menthol-flavored vapes in the US following this decision.
  • The ruling has drawn criticism from parents and anti-tobacco groups, who argue that Juul was responsible for the surge in youth vaping.

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