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FDA Approves Adult E-Cigarette Flavors Amid Backlash

3/10/2026

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  • The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on March 9, 2026, that it will allow adult-targeted e-cigarette flavors like mint and spices.
  • The FDA will continue to ban sweet or fruity flavors aimed at teenagers.
  • Public health groups criticized the decision, saying it benefits corporations and harms public health, and the policy aligns with efforts to win adult-voter support ahead of the midterm elections.