The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has taken an unprecedented step by authorizing the marketing of four Glas e-cigarettes, including the following pod flavors: Classic Menthol, Fresh Menthol, Gold (mango flavored) and Sapphire (blueberry flavor).

The agency's decision to expand market access threatens previous progress made to limit flavored e-cigarette use, particularly among youth. According to the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, "nearly 90% of youth who use e-cigarettes report using flavored products; fruit is by far the most popular flavor (63%) among youth users."

The ACC maintains that research has shown a link between e-cigarettes and heart attack and coronary artery disease. E-cigarette use and nicotine addiction has also been shown to lead to increased risk of tobacco use, which is the leading cause of preventable disease and death in the U.S.

Learn more about the FDA announcement.

Clinical Topics: Prevention, Smoking

Keywords: ACC Advocacy, Vaping, Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems