Summary

The Supreme Court is reviewing whether the FDA unlawfully blocked over a million kid-friendly flavored vape products, which critics say fuel youth nicotine addiction.

Despite FDA bans, flavors like fruit and candy dominate illicit vape sales, with 1.6 million minors using such products.

Vape companies argue flavored e-liquids help adult smokers quit, but the FDA counters that their evidence is insufficient to outweigh youth addiction risks.

A lower court sided with the companies, and the Supreme Court’s ruling, expected by June 2025, could reshape vaping regulations.

  • Tiefling IRL
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    7 hours ago

    One of my friends is addicted to her THC vape and always has it on her. I’ve had to ask her to put it away because it triggers my allergy symptoms. I also low key hate that my living room smells like artificial cotton candy for a few hours after

    Tbf, I’m pretty sure COVID gave me a THC allergy 😭 But I’m also allergic to cigarette smoke so I’m not fond of nic vapes either. I’m fine with fog machines though.

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      2 hours ago

      Way more likely you are allergic to whatever random flavours are in there than THC itself.

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        50 minutes ago

        Nah the THC allergy is also triggered by joints and edibles