"I don't think the spirit of the law ever envisioned this type of cumbersome scrutiny." For example, Kessler said that under the FDA's guidelines, if the nation's third-biggest tobacco company wanted to take a Kent brand cigarette and rename it "Newport," it would be subject to review even though "it's not substantially equivalent it's exactly equivalent." Lorillard petitioned the agency in June seeking to speed the reviews
physical stores
In 2022, young people most commonly acquired e-cigarettes through social sources (56.9%) followed by retail sources (43.1%)
Some buyers may prefer hard pack packaging, while others may look for soft pack options
The FDA does not have to disclose what the products are, and the companies won't say, citing competitive reasons
The result is a balanced smoke aromatic on the inhale, rich on the palate, and exceptionally clean on the finish