FDA Staff Blindsided by New Policy Allowing Unauthorized Vapes
Senior officials at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) were blindsided by a newly published policy that permits unauthorized electronic cigarettes and nicotine pouches onto the market before completing regulatory reviews. Published just prior to former FDA Commissioner Marty Makary’s resignation, the guideline marks a drastic departure from longstanding public health protocols. According to agency insiders, staff members tasked with enforcing vaping regulations were excluded from drafting the six-page memo. Many only learned of its existence the night before it was officially published, sparking immediate internal confusion regarding who authorized the directive. The sudden policy shift has raised serious…
