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Tennessee Vape Bill Proposing FDA Approval Requirement and 10% Tax Faces Industry Pushback

Tennessee legislators have introduced a bipartisan bill that would fundamentally transform the state’s vaping industry, sparking intense debate and forcing a one-week delay on the House committee vote originally scheduled for March 3rd.

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Tennessee Bill Requiring FDA Compliance for Vape Shops Passes Committee

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The Tennessee Legislature is considering a bill that would significantly impact vape shops across the state. The proposed legislation, sponsored by Representative David Hawk in the House and a corresponding bill in the Senate, would ban all non-Food and Drug Administration (FDA) compliant products. The bill recently passed a committee, moving it one step closer to becoming law.

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Supreme Court Weighs FDA’s Power to Regulate Vaping Products

Key Takeaways

  • The Supreme Court heard arguments on Monday regarding the FDA’s power to prohibit the sale of new candy-colored vaping products targeting teenagers.
  • Most justices, both conservative and liberal, indicated that Congress granted the FDA authority in 2009 to prevent the sale of new tobacco products, which the agency has recently used to reject new vaping flavors appealing to youth.
  • The vaping industry argued that the FDA overregulated and surprised companies by demanding new studies proving their products would persuade adult smokers to switch to e-cigarettes. However, several justices questioned this claim.
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Vaping Industry Faces Turmoil Under FDA and Trump

The $22 billion global vaping industry is already embroiled in a complex battle involving regulators, Big Tobacco, and startups. With Donald Trump’s return to the White House, the market is poised to become even more chaotic. The industry, which thrives on innovation and consumer demand, faces increasing scrutiny from the FDA and state-level crackdowns on unauthorized products.

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Supreme Court Navigates Vape-Venue Dispute as Tobacco and Vape Manufacturers Challenge FDA

The Supreme Court recently heard arguments in a case involving tobacco and vape manufacturers battling the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) over the agency’s denial of marketing authorization for flavored e-cigarette products. While these companies have found little success in most appeals courts, they have enjoyed modest victories in the Fifth Circuit, which covers Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas, and is widely regarded as the most conservative court in the country.

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FDA Proposes Reduction in Nicotine Levels for Cigarettes

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a groundbreaking proposed rule that, if finalized, would significantly reduce the level of nicotine in cigarettes and certain other combusted tobacco products. The goal is to make these products minimally or nonaddictive, potentially saving countless lives and reducing the immense burden of smoking-related disease and death in the United States.

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Federal Agencies Seize $7M+ in Unauthorized E-Cigarettes in Miami

In a joint operation, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), U.S. Homeland Security Investigations, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection seized more than 628,000 unauthorized e-cigarette products from a warehouse in Miami. The seized products, valued at over $7 million, primarily consisted of flavored, disposable e-cigarettes, including the popular Geek Bar brand.

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All Unauthorized E-Cigarettes May Be Detained Without Physical Examination

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced updates to two import alerts, 98-07 and 98-06, on January 3, 2025. These revisions aim to separate imported e-cigarette products from other tobacco products and provide more precise instructions to FDA staff, federal partners, and the trade community, including importers, customs brokers, and filers.

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FDA Adds 10 Chinese E-cigarette Companies to Import “Red List”

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has updated its import alert, known as the “Red List,” which empowers U.S. Customs and Border Protection to detain potential vaping products without physical examination. The updated list includes 13 additional e-cigarette manufacturers and distributors, with 10 of them being Chinese companies.

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FDA Warns 14 Online Retailers for Selling Illegal Flavored Vapes

In a recent development, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued warning letters to 14 online retailers for selling unauthorized vape products that have gained significant popularity among youth. The warning letters, announced on May 1, specifically target disposable e-cigarette products marketed under well-known brand names such as Elf Bar/EB Design, Esco Bars, Funky Republic, Hyde, Kang, Cali Bars, and Lost Mary.

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