New Warning Letters Issued by FDA

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued warning letters to ten manufacturers, calling on them to remove their disposable e-cigarettes and e-liquid products that may appeal to youth because they do not have required premarket authorization. This is part of the FDA’s ongoing aggressive effort to take action to stop illegally marketed tobacco products from being distributed in the U.S. It is also a continuation of 2019’s focus to address the increasing number of youth in the U.S. using e-cigarettes. The recent actions taken by the FDA is in line with its 2019 statement that it was prioritizing e-cigarette regulation and enforcement following the 2019 vape crisis. The FDA is also sending a clear message to the e-cigarette category that despite the COVID-19 pandemic, enforcement of policy is far from slowed down and that the agency plans to use its power to fully regulate e-cigarettes and vapor companies.

In a press release, Stephen M. Hahn, FDA commissioner issued the following statement: “The FDA continues to prioritize enforcement against e-cigarette products, specifically those most appealing and accessible to youth. We are concerned about the popularity of these products among youth and want to make clear to all tobacco product manufacturers and retailers that, even during the ongoing pandemic, the FDA is keeping a close watch on the marketplace and will hold companies accountable.”

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