The Trump administration is dialing back a sweeping ban on flavored vaping products
the president promised three months ago, following strenuous lobbying from his political allies and the vaping industry.— more than three months after President Donald Trump promised a crackdown on vaping amid a pair of related public health crises — include new carveouts that will allow some products to remain on the market. The Wall Street Journal first reported the news.
Trump unexpectedly announced a plan for broad flavor bans in September, citing widespread teen vaping and concerns over the ongoing outbreak of vaping-linked lung illnesses. More than 50 people have been killed and more than 2,500 sickened by the illnesses, which have mostly been linked to marijuana vapes from the black market.citing Melania's concerns as the parent of a teenager. “And we’re going to have some very strong rules and regulations.
Juul, the leading e-cigarette maker, recently pulled its sweet and mint flavors off the market amid afollowing months of negative headlines. Juul, which continues to sell menthol vapes, said it would not lobby the administration on the flavor ban.
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