Why the FDA is authorizing fruit-flavored vapes
The FDA authorized fruit-flavored vapes from Glas, a Los Angeles-based company, after reports of pressure from President Trump. The decision is divisive among researchers and anti-smoking advocates, who debate whether the benefits of helping people quit cigarettes outweigh the risks of youth uptake.
The FDA has authorized fruit-flavored vapes from Glas, a Los Angeles-based company, for the first time. The authorized flavors include 'Gold' and 'Sapphire', pseudonyms for 'mango' and 'blueberry'. The FDA's scientific review found that Glas's age-gated technology, combined with the FDA's marketing requirements, would mitigate youth use. FDA Commissioner Marty Makary initially opposed the move but changed his stance after President Trump urged him to approve the products. The decision is divisive among researchers and anti-smoking advocates, with concerns about the politicization of the scientific process. Makary emphasized that the larger concern is unregulated, illegal vapes, and the FDA will prioritize enforcement against these products.
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