Juul gets OK to sell updated vaping device with age-gating tech
Jamaica Gleaner
Juul Labs gains FDA approval to sell Juul2 with age-verification technology to prevent underage use.Summary
Vaping company Juul Labs received FDA approval to market its updated e-cigarette, Juul2, featuring an optional age-verification system via an app. This marks the first new device approval in over a decade. The company previously faced lawsuits and layoffs over teen usage, leading to the discontinuation of popular fruit and candy flavors. The FDA emphasizes that e-cigarettes are not safe for non-smokers but may help adults quit smoking. Studies show 20-50% of smokers using Juul quit within six weeks. Despite the approval, Juul trails Vuse in U.S. sales. The FDA has also approved fruit-flavored e-cigarettes for adults, reflecting a policy shift. Teen vaping has declined, with most using unauthorized Chinese imports.
(Source：Jamaica Gleaner)
