In response to the growing concern over the youth vaping epidemic, key Senate Committee Chairs, led by Senator Durbin, have taken action against the sale of illegal e-cigarettes, which pose a significant public health threat to children. This initiative involves sending letters to 22 convenience stores and wholesalers, urging them to comply with federal laws that prohibit the sale of such products to minors. The move comes after the FDA's failure to address the issue effectively. Additionally, the discovery by Vallisure has raised alarms about millions of consumers being exposed to life-threatening carcinogens through certain products. In light of these developments, there is a push for the enactment of the "Recall Unsafe Drugs Act", which would empower the FDA to recall unsafe products. Meanwhile, retailers argue that removing e-cigarettes not authorized by the FDA from shelves is not a straightforward task.
Lawmakers want shopkeepers to remove e-cigarettes that were not authorized by the F.D.A. Retailers say it is not that simple. https://t.co/AYa3KmzjpG
NEWS: After inaction from @US_FDA, I led Chairs of key Senate Committees in letters to 22 convenience stores & wholesalers regarding the sale of illegal e-cigs that pose public health threat to kids. https://t.co/62hYfkTN4U
Senators Fume Over 'Youth Vaping Epidemic,' Demand Flavored Vapes Off Shelves https://t.co/lCpnYYMKQ9
The discovery made by Vallisure is alarming. Millions of consumers are unknowingly using a product that increases their exposure to life threatening carcinogens. We must enact my Recall Unsafe Drugs Act & empower FDA to recall unsafe products. https://t.co/We3y1FLSzm
NEWS: After inaction from @US_FDA, I'm leading Chairs of key Senate Committees in letters to 22 convenience stores & wholesalers re: sale of illegal e-cigs that pose public health threat to kids, which fed law prohibits. We urge companies to comply w/ fed law & prevent youth use.