The FDA Files Another Round of Actions Seeking Fines Against Retailers for Selling Illegal E-Cigarette Products

On Dec. 5, 2023, the FDA announced the filing of civil money penalty (CMP) complaints against 25 brick-and-mortar and online retailers for the illegal sale of unauthorized Elf Bar, EB Design, and other e-cigarette products.

FDA formerly warned each merchant in the form of a warning letter to discontinue marketing unauthorized tobacco products. During follow-up inspections, the FDA observed the retailers had not fixed the violations, resulting in these civil money penalty actions.

The e-cigarette products that were the emphasis of these complaints are especially popular among juveniles. Findings from the 2023 National Youth Tobacco Survey found that Elf Bar was the most commonly used brand among junior and high school pupils who reported using e-cigarettes (56.7%). Learn more by visiting. The FDA Files Another Round of Actions Seeking Fines Against Retailers for Selling Illegal E-Cigarette Products.

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By Anita Johnson-Brown|The Los Angeles News

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