flavored vapes
Coverage of flavored vapes in the Nexus archive.
- STAT+: Senate inquiry suggests Trump administration softened kratom and tobacco policies in quid pro quo
A Senate inquiry accuses the Trump administration of softening policies on kratom and flavored vapes in exchange for donations from the tobacco and kratom industries. The investigation, led by Sen. Ron Wyden, claims these actions risk increasing youth addiction and requests responses from Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (Trump’s health secretary), Reynolds American, and Botanic Tonics by Aug. 31.
- Lawsuit filed by AG Ellison against e-cigarette manufacturer Loon
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison filed a lawsuit against e-cigarette manufacturer Loon (Maduro Distributors Inc.) for allegedly marketing flavored vapes to children using enticing flavors and characters. The lawsuit claims Loon falsely presented its products as FDA-approved when they are unauthorized and violates a 2024 Minnesota law prohibiting youth-targeted e-cigarette marketing.