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SCOTUS Divided on Flavored Vape Decision

Last week, the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments on a case that revisits whether flavored vape products pose a risk to children’s health. The case, “Food and Drug Administration v. Wages and White Lion Investments,” contends with whether the FDA had acted lawfully in rejecting applications from two manufacturers of new flavored liquids used in e-cigarettes. If the Supreme Court rules in the manufacturers’ favor, it could lead to flavored vape products being allowed back on the market. Given the data have shown for years that flavors in vapes tempt children into trying them, and the high concentrations of nicotine in most vapes quickly addict them, that outcome could adversely impact children’s health.