Unintended Consequences of FDA Regulations on Vaping Industry

The popularity of Juul led to many non-smokers switching to vaping due to its perceived harm reduction compared to smoking. However, FDA regulations targeting flavored nicotine pods caused Juul to pull them from stores, leading to the rise of disposable flavored vapes from China. These products circumvent US laws by illegal shipping and constant ownership changes, maintaining a lucrative market worth hundreds of billions.