The Food and Drug Administration authorized the first fruit-flavored e-cigarettes for adult smokers under a new expedited review program.
Regulators said the products may help some adults switch from combustible cigarettes while remaining illegal for youth purchase.
Public health groups criticized flavor approvals, arguing they could attract nonsmokers despite age restrictions.
The decision parallels broader debate over accelerated pathways for nicotine and drug products.
States may impose additional flavor bans beyond federal marketing authorizations.
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