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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Maggie O'Neill

FDA rules six Vuse Alto e-cigarettes can no longer be sold in the US

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The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has determined that six Vuse Alto e-cigarettes do not “meet the public health standard”, and, thus, must stop being marketed in the US. Three mixed-berry and three menthol flavours were among those that have been banned.

A statement from the agency issued 12 October says that marketing denial orders (MDOs) have been issued to the makers of the Vuse Alto e-cigarettes, R.J. Reynolds Vapor Company. The move indicates the FDA may be cracking down on e-cigarette regulation in the US.

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