Mitch Zeller
Coverage of Mitch Zeller in the Nexus archive.
- FDA staff blindsided by move allowing more e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches onto US market
FDA senior officials were unexpectedly informed of new guidelines allowing unauthorized e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches to enter the U.S. market without full regulatory vetting. The policy bypassed standard procedures and internal consultation with tobacco enforcement experts, sparking confusion about its authorization and implementation.
- Teen temptations beware: MAHA-era FDA gives vapes, tanning beds a boost
The FDA is easing restrictions on unauthorized vapes and scrapping a proposed ban on minors using tanning beds, which may weaken federal efforts to protect teens from unhealthy habits. The moves benefit the vaping industry, with the FDA authorizing its first fruit-flavored vaping products for adults. This decision has been met with opposition from public health experts and organizations.
- The FDA has approved the sale of fruit-flavored vapes. What's behind the shift?
The FDA has approved the sale of fruit-flavored vapes, a shift in the agency's policy. Mitch Zeller, former director of the FDA's Center for Tobacco Products, discusses the reasons behind this approval. The move may have implications for public health and the tobacco industry.