Supreme Court to Decide FDA's Flavored Vape Ban

The case pits public health concerns over youth vaping against industry claims of regulatory overreach and adult smoking alternatives.

The Supreme Court will hear arguments on Monday regarding the FDA's rejection of flavored e-cigarette products from Triton Distribution and Vapetasia.
The FDA argues flavored vapes pose a significant risk to youth and failed to meet the required public health standards for approval.
The vaping companies claim the FDA unfairly changed its approval criteria without notice, leading to the rejection of their applications.
The case follows a 5th Circuit Court ruling that found the FDA's actions arbitrary and capricious, creating a split with other appellate courts.
A decision in favor of the vaping companies could weaken regulatory authority and potentially expand the availability of flavored e-cigarettes.