Outgoing FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb unveils e-cigarette restrictions

Published March 13, 2019 3:02pm ET



The Food and Drug Administration plans to force stores to sell flavored e-cigarettes in parts of their facilities that are off-limits to minors, a requirement that would make it impossible for many to sell vaping products.

“We’re putting all manufacturers and retailers on notice: You may be subject to FDA enforcement for selling certain flavored … products without authorization,” FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb wrote in a blog post explaining the policy that was unveiled Wednesday.

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