North Carolina Launches Public Archive of 5M Juul Documents

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The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has launched a public database containing nearly 5 million internal documents from Juul Labs, offering researchers, policymakers, and the public an unprecedented look into the company’s marketing strategies and its role in the youth vaping crisis. The Juul Labs Document Repository was created in partnership with the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and the University of California, San Francisco.

Funding for the project comes from North Carolina’s $47.8 million legal settlement with the e-cigarette manufacturer. The state filed the first lawsuit against Juul Labs in 2019, alleging the company deliberately targeted minors with its addictive products. The archive includes a vast collection of corporate emails, marketing plans, scientific studies, and regulatory communications.

“As Attorney General, I held e-cigarette companies accountable to keep kids safe and healthy,” said Governor Josh Stein. “This new database strengthens our ability to protect our kids, inform policy, and prevent future public health crises.”

The repository is integrated with UCSF’s extensive Industry Documents Library, which already hosts over 18 million tobacco industry records. Current federal data shows that in 2024, more than 1.6 million U.S. middle and high school students reported using e-cigarettes, with over 12% identifying Juul as their primary brand. This new resource aims to fuel understanding and drive discoveries to combat youth nicotine addiction.

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