FDA approves menthol vapes, drawing criticism from health advocates

The Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved the first menthol-flavored e-cigarette products, drawing swift criticism from some public health advocates while signaling the agency believes vapes can help adult smokers quit smoking tobacco.increasing criticism for failing to rein in illegal but widely available flavored vaping products that appeal to young people and comes amid

E-cigarette products are regulated as tobacco products because they often contain nicotine, which is addictive. The agency stressed Friday that the approval “does not mean these tobacco products are safe” and thatIn recent years, the agency has cited public health risks in denying marketing approvals for thousands of e-cigarettes — until Friday, it had approved just 23 tobacco-flavored products. Anti-tobacco groups say most teens prefer flavored or menthol vape products.

The decision may boost the multibillion dollar U.S. e-cigarette industry. Altria did not return a request for comment.

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