While there is limited evidence on the effects of e-cigarette flavor bans thus far, a recent study published in the journal Nicotine and Tobacco Research examining seven California cities that implemented flavored tobacco bans found no significant effect on the likelihood that youth would vape
"National Action Network has taken the position that, unless there are real safeguards against criminal prosecution of Black and Brown communities, the proposed menthol ban will have unintended consequences," according to a statement shared with ABC News
Also, some factors may affect deal availability, such as the popularity of certain items
Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, which has been urging the government to take action for a while said that even before the FDA issues anything, it will have to send the new policy over to Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs for review and that process could take months
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The cigarette packages must also carry conventional warnings about the dangers of any cigarette, such as cancer, heart disease and exposure to carbon monoxide