Federal Crackdown On Flavored E-Cigarette Cartridge Sales Takes Effect

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- A federal crackdown has taken effect on the sale of most flavored cartridges for e-cigarettes.

The new FDA policy prohibits companies from making and selling all cartridge flavors except tobacco and menthol.

Stores can continue to sell flavored e-liquid and disposables.

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The crackdown aims to reduce vaping by young people.

The FDA is giving businesses until mid-May to comply with the new rules before they could face fines.

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• Food and Drug Administration
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