USPS crackdown and NYC legal action target unregulated vapes and tobacco giants, noting vapes lack FDA authorization.
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Updated Aug 11
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What happened
USPS crackdown and NYC legal action target unregulated vapes and tobacco giants, noting vapes lack FDA authorization.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- FDA authorizes e-cigarette products for sale while facing pressure from state attorneys general and market pushback from British American Tobacco.Sub-event
- The illegal U.S. vape market is estimated to be worth $9 billion, fueled by unauthorized imports from China, while products must meet FDA authorization standards.Sub-event
USPS and NYC actions target unregulated vapes, highlighting lack of FDA authorization.1 source
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The entities involved
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United States Postal Service
independent agency of the U.S. federal government responsible for providing postal service
- FDA
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British American Tobacco
British multinational tobacco company
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Coverage
Newest first; wire copies grouped- ReutersExclusive-USPS blocks shipping of illicit vapes in boost for Big Tobacco By Emma Rumney LONDON (Reuters) -The U.S. Postal Service has cracked down on distributors of unregulated vapes using its servi