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Biden Administration Plans to Slash Nicotine Levels in Tobacco Products, Years in the Making, Amid Vaping Concerns

Jan 13, 2025, 10:02 AM

The Biden administration is preparing to implement a new rule aimed at significantly reducing nicotine levels in tobacco products, a move that has been in development for several years. This initiative comes amid ongoing concerns about flavored vaping products and their appeal to younger audiences. Recent studies suggest that non-tobacco flavored vaping products may be overlooked by the FDA, which is likely to focus on granting marketing authorization primarily to products that mimic the taste of cigarettes. Critics have highlighted the chaotic state of the U.S. vaping market, emphasizing the need for regulation, especially concerning flavors that attract youth. Additionally, health officials have raised alarms about the potential health risks associated with flavored vaping products, including their impact on DNA alteration in cells.