Policy News

After firing dozens of employees dedicated to enforcing tobacco sale restrictions to minors earlier this month, the FDA has asked them to return temporarily and resume efforts to penalize retailers who illegally sell cigarettes and vapes to minors. The long-term commitment to fully implement federal policy to protect youth from becoming addicted to commercial tobacco remains uncertain.

The Supreme Court has unanimously affirmed the FDA’s refusal to approve flavored e-cigarettes, marking a victory for the health of youth across the country and protecting them from nicotine addiction.

Detroit City Council passed a ban prohibiting marijuana and e-cigarette products from being advertised within 1,000 feet of schools, childcare centers, libraries, parks, and other places where children gather, prioritizing the well-being of youth and reducing their exposure to commercial tobacco products. This move adds to Detroit’s existing ban on alcohol and tobacco product advertisements within the city.