KEY POINTS
  • The FDA said it has issued a ban on most flavored vaping products, with the exception of tobacco and menthol.
  • Under the new rule, companies that do not stop the distribution of fruit and mint flavors within 30 days are at risk of regulatory action by the FDA.

The Food and Drug Administration is banning most fruit- and mint-flavored nicotine vaping products in an effort to curb a surge in teen use, the agency said Thursday.

Under the new rule, which takes effect in 30 days, companies that do not stop the distribution the sweeter flavors that appeal to kids risk enforcement action, the FDA said. Companies are also at risk of regulatory action if their products target kids or if they fail to take "adequate measures" to prevent access to children. They'll still be able to sell tobacco and menthol-flavored pods for the adults who use the products to quit smoking.