Pediatrician on FDA’s Juul decision, Arizona cannabis ad rules
July 31
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has decided Juul Labs can continue to sell its e-cigarettes and refill cartridges. The authorization, first reported by “The Wall Street Journal,” marks the long-awaited conclusion to a multiyear FDA review that placed the products in regulatory limbo. In 2022, the FDA ordered Juul to stop selling its e-cigarettes, citing a lack of evidence needed to assess their potential health risks.
An FDA spokesperson said the authorization does not mean the products are safe or “FDA approved;” rather, Juul provided evidence demonstrating that its e-cigarettes met the legal standard for marketing new tobacco products in the U.S.
At the same time, Arizona passed a youth advertising cannabis bill, HB 2179. Signed by Governor Katie Hobbs already, it will prohibit the use of cartoons on billboards and social media posts as well as prohibit advertisements near schools or on public transportation.
Pediatrician Dr. Gary Kirkilas joined “Arizona Horizon” to comment on both pieces of news.
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