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The FDA has reversed its ban on Juul e-cigarette products, citing new scientific insights and ongoing court cases, but the decision does not approve Juul's marketing applications, which remain under review. This comes as the Supreme Court is set to discuss FDA regulation of e-cigarettes, amid criticism of the agency's handling of vaping product approvals.
The New Zealand government plans to ban the sale of disposable e-cigarettes, increase fines on retailers selling to minors, and better regulate vaping retailers in response to concerns about youth vaping. The move comes amid criticism for rolling back a law banning tobacco sales for future generations, with officials emphasizing their commitment to reducing smoking rates through alternative approaches. The new rules include increased fines for selling e-cigarettes to minors, a review of vaping retailer licensing, and a ban on disposable vapes, as part of efforts to tackle youth vaping and achieve a Smokefree goal by 2025.