Supreme Court Rules Against Makers of Flavored Vapes Popular With Teens

The Supreme Court sided with the Food and Drug Administration in a unanimous decision, upholding the agency’s order prohibiting retailers from marketing flavored tobacco products, citing concerns about appeal to young Americans. The ruling overturned an appeals court decision that accused the agency of acting unlawfully in rejecting applications from manufacturers of flavored liquids for e-cigarettes. The decision comes amidst concerns about youth tobacco use and recent staff cuts at the F.D.A.’s tobacco division, with experts warning of potential risks to public health.

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