The FDA’s goal is to fight teen smoking and vaping
It is now illegal for anyone under the age of 21 to purchase tobacco products in the United States.
The change came amid an uproar over teen smoking, especially teenagers’ use of “vaping” products, otherwise known as electronic cigarettes. A spate of deaths and serious lung injuries related to vaping swept the United States earlier this year.
On December 20, President Donald Trump signed legislation raising the minimum age for cigarette purchases from 18 to 21. However, it’s unclear when exactly the new regulations will go into effect: usually, there’s a six-month grace period from the date the legislation is signed before the law takes effect.
In a statement, the FDA said tobacco retailers have a duty to protect youth from nicotine addiction and the adverse effects of smoking.
“Tobacco retailers play a direct role in protecting kids from nicotine addiction and the deadly effects of tobacco use. Learn what tobacco retailers need to do to comply with the rules designed to prevent our nation’s youth from becoming the next generation of Americans to die prematurely from tobacco-related disease,” the FDA said. “If you sell tobacco products, you must comply with all applicable federal laws and regulations for retailers. By complying with these regulations, retailers help keep tobacco products out of the hands of youth.”
CBC Removes Donald Trump’s Cameo From “Home Alone 2”
-
As the Arizona Senate race heats up, former Republican gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake continues to close the gap with...
-
Billionaire investor Ray Dalio expressed serious concerns about the future of America after the upcoming election, citing the escalating...
-
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced that a recent E. coli outbreak has affected 75 people...
-
Let’s take a moment to chat about something that’s been weighing on the minds of many: the state of...
-
In a monumental decision, the Nebraska Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday that individuals with felony convictions who have completed...
-
As Florida reels from the devastation caused by back-to-back hurricanes Milton and Helene, the psychological toll on residents is...
-
Amazon is doubling down on its revolutionary cashierless technology, “Just Walk Out,” after pulling it from most of its...
-
President Joe Biden will travel to North and South Carolina today to assess the widespread devastation caused by Hurricane...
-
As Claudia Sheinbaum prepares to take office as Mexico’s first female president on October 1, concerns are escalating in...
-
In the wake of the tragic shooting at Apalachee High School that claimed the lives of two students and...
-
Consumer prices in the United States increased at the slowest rate in over three years last month, raising hopes...
-
Sophia Rosing, a former University of Kentucky student, pleaded guilty on Monday to multiple charges stemming from a 2022...