Officials say the products are aimed at adult smokers, though health groups warn flavored vapes could attract underage users.
WASHINGTON — The Food and Drug Administration authorized the sale of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes for the first time, marking a major move in federal vaping policy after years of restrictions aimed at curbing youth vaping.
On Tuesday, the FDA cleared four flavored e-cigarette products from Los Angeles-based company Glas Inc., including mango, blueberry and two menthol varieties. The products will be sold under the names Gold, Sapphire, Classic Menthol and Fresh Menthol.
Federal regulators said the products
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