Friday, January 31, 2020

Teens find a big loophole in the new flavored vaping ban
The policy allows mint, dessert and fruit flavors to continue to be sold in disposable e-cigarettes, prompting many teens to switch from Juul to those devices.

Read in The New York Times: https://apple.news/AktAXmXwFSCqaTX2aeXtsfg
CDC quarantines Americans evacuated from center of China virus outbreak
Americans who were evacuated from the epicenter of the China coronavirus outbreak will be quarantined for 14 days at a U.S. military base to prevent any spread of the infectious disease, authorities said.

Read in The Wall Street Journal: https://apple.news/Aq6tyAbD4QHSJkUGVMTcdgA

FDA In Brief: FDA Warns Maker of Nicotine-Containing Toothpicks of Several Violations, Including Illegal Sales


The following quote is attributed to FDA Commissioner Stephen M. Hahn, M.D.:
“The FDA has made it clear, we will not tolerate violations of federal tobacco regulations designed to protect the American public – especially underage tobacco sales to youth. In this case, the FDA was prompted to take action because Smart Toothpicks LLC ignored the laws.

 “The FDA has been holding retailers and manufacturers accountable for marketing and sales practices that have led to increased youth accessibility and appeal of tobacco products. We’re especially concerned about novel nicotine-containing products, such as...