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Public Health Coalition Sues FDA Over License-Free Vape Guidance

7/15/2026

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A coalition of public health organizations, pediatricians and parents filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court in Maryland challenging FDA guidance issued in May.
The guidance would let certain manufacturers sell vapes and nicotine products without a required license while not prioritizing enforcement of unauthorized products during marketing application reviews.
Plaintiffs argue the policy undermines licensing requirements intended to protect public health.

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A coalition of public health organizations, pediatricians and parents filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court in Maryland challenging FDA guidance issued in May.
The guidance would let certain manufacturers sell vapes and nicotine products without a required license while not prioritizing enforcement of unauthorized products during marketing application reviews.
Plaintiffs argue the policy undermines licensing requirements intended to protect public health.