As of now, only a few vaping products have received FDA approval or authorization for sale in the United States under the Premarket Tobacco Product Application (PMTA) process. The FDA's authorization indicates that the product is deemed "appropriate for the protection of public health," but it does not mean the product is "safe" or "FDA-approved" in the traditional sense (like medications).
FDA-Authorized Vaping Products:
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RJ Reynolds Vapor Company (Vuse Solo):
- Vuse Solo Power Unit and its tobacco-flavored pods have been authorized.
- Other flavors, such as menthol, have faced challenges in the regulatory process.
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Logic Technology Development:
- Certain devices and tobacco-flavored cartridges from Logic have received FDA authorization.
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22nd Century Group (VLN King and VLN Menthol Cigarettes):
- While not a vaping product, it’s an example of an FDA-authorized reduced nicotine content product.
Products Denied or Under Review:
- Many flavored vaping products (e.g., fruity, sweet, or candy flavors) have been denied authorization due to concerns about youth appeal.
- Products without PMTA submissions are generally prohibited from being marketed but may still be available illicitly.
How to Identify FDA-Authorized Vapes:
The FDA maintains a public list of authorized tobacco products, accessible on its website. Check the list to confirm whether a specific vaping product is authorized.
If you're considering vaping for smoking cessation, it's worth noting that FDA-approved smoking cessation aids like nicotine patches, gums, and prescription medications are available as alternatives. Vaping is not currently FDA-approved for smoking cessation.