Summary
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has allowed Juul to keep selling its e-cigarettes, saying their studies show the products are less harmful for adult smokers compared to regular cigarettes. This decision covers tobacco- and menthol-flavored e-cigarettes after Juul removed other flavors linked to teen use. Juul once faced market removal but is now among the few with FDA permission to sell menthol-flavored vapes.
Key Facts
- The FDA has allowed Juul to sell its tobacco- and menthol-flavored e-cigarettes.
- Juul’s studies suggest these e-cigarettes are less harmful than traditional cigarettes for adults who switch completely.
- Juul previously stopped selling fruit and candy flavors that were popular with teens.
- Juul is one of two U.S. companies allowed to sell menthol-flavored vapes.
- Parents and antitobacco groups oppose the FDA’s decision due to Juul's past impact on teen vaping.
- The FDA's decision is not an endorsement, and they've stated non-smokers should not start using e-cigarettes.
- Juul agreed to pay $1.7 billion in 2022 to settle lawsuits related to teen vaping issues.
- The FDA had temporarily ordered Juul products off the market in 2022 but reconsidered this after further review.
