Sci Rep 14 , 9597 (2024)
The Yes on 31 campaign is supported by Newsom, the California Democratic Party, the California Teachers Assn
Among other things, this would: Ban e-cigarette sales to minors Require health warning labels on e-cigarettes, which would warn of the possibility of addiction Prohibit vending machine sales of e-cigarettes except in places that dont allow minors Require e-cigarette manufacturers to register a list of their products ingredients Require an FDA review of marketing plans Require FDA approval of any claims about e-cigarettes benefits, such as the claim that e-cigarettes can help people quit cigarettes Ban free samples of e-cigarettes The FDAs rules dont include some restrictions that health advocates called for: They dont halt online sales of e-cigarettes, prevent television and radio advertising, or ban the marketing of appealing flavors
There are many pros and cons to the issue, including concern over the financial impact people on SNAP benefits have on the state's healthcare system who develop health issues from obesity caused in part from the overconsumption of sugary beverages (though not all those receiving SNAP benefits are on the state's healthcare)
A federal appeals court affirmed the decision, saying the FDA had not provided "a shred of evidence" proving the labels would "directly advance its interest in reducing the number of Americans who smoke." However, a separate ruling upheld the FDA's authority to require graphic warning labels
