VOICED : EEUU anuncia prohibicion parcial de cigarrillos electronicos aromatizados

The US government announced a ban on most flavored e-cigarette cartridges to curb youth vaping, though it fell short of a total ban promised earlier. The FDA will enforce this from February, allowing only tobacco and menthol flavors unless specifically authorized. A new law raising the minimum age to buy these products from 18 to 21 will take effect in November. Rising health concerns due to vaping-related illnesses have increased scrutiny, while the tobacco industry pressures the government to reconsider, citing potential electoral consequences for President Trump.

What did the US government announce regarding e-cigarette cartridges?

• A ban on tobacco and menthol flavors

• No changes to current regulations

• A ban on most flavored e-cigarette cartridges

• A complete ban on all e-cigarette products

What is the new legal age to purchase e-cigarette products as per the new law?

• 16 years

• 18 years

• 21 years

• 25 years

Which flavors will be allowed for e-cigarette refills without specific authorization?

• Fruit and candy flavors

• Tobacco and menthol flavors

• No flavors

• All flavors

What health issue increased concern about vaping?

• Obesity

• Skin allergies

• Severe lung diseases

• Heart diseases

What was the industry's argument against the government's vaping regulations?

• It would boost illegal sales

• It would lead to a rise in smoking

• It would increase youth vaping

• It could have electoral consequences