The ban is to take effect next month, outlawing cartridges with fruit, mint and candy flavors, which are popular among young people. E-cigarette industry leader Juul had anticipated the decision and has withdrawn those flavors from sale in the US, leaving only tobacco and menthol. However, the ban exempts large, tank-based rechargeable vaping devices which are primarily sold in shops that cater to adults. His announcement triggered a pressure campaign from the tobacco and vaping industries for the administration to reverse its decision. The US Congress last month voted to ban both e-cigarette and tobacco sales to those under 21.

Source: Taipei Times January 03, 2020 15:56 UTC