The 2023 CDC Youth Tobacco Study findings reveal a disturbing truth: Two most popular vaping products among youth are illegal flavored vapes.
“As a school resource officer in Iowa, I’ve been on the front lines of the battle against youth vaping. Despite the FDA’s commendable 2020 ban on certain flavored vapes, our communities continue to grapple with the alarming prevalence of illegal flavored disposable vapes among our youth.
The FDA’s ban on youth-appealing flavored vapes was a step in the right direction, acknowledging the dangers these enticing flavors pose to our young people. However, the agency’s failure to enforce the ban effectively has allowed an illicit market to thrive. The crux of the issue lies in the FDA’s understaffing, preventing them from policing the flood of illegal products entering our communities.”