FDA authorizes first e-cigarette for sale, restricts nontobacco flavors

The Food and Drug Administration announced Tuesday that it has authorized for the first time an e-cigarette company to begin marketing its products in the United States.

The FDA announced that it would permit the sale of three e-cigarette products, all owned by the company Vuse in the U.S., a significant step in how the regulatory entity is approaching cigarette alternatives. The products in question include the Vuse Solo e-cigarette and three tobacco-flavored liquid pods. The decision could set the stage for other e-cigarette companies to have their products authorized as well.