Pennsylvania Limits Vaping Sales as States Expand Efforts to Protect Youth

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Beginning October 19, 2026, Pennsylvania will prohibit retailers from selling e-cigarettes and vaping products not listed in its approved ENDS Directory.
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A September 2026 study reported that 16 states had adopted e-cigarette product-directory laws by June 2026, with implementation scheduled from 2022 to 2027.
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The 2025 National Youth Tobacco Survey estimated that 1.44 million middle and high school students currently use e-cigarettes; 89.4% of vaping youth use flavored products.
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AARC has criticized FDA authorization of flavored e-cigarettes, including five JUUL products in 2025 and selected fruit-flavored products made by Glas Inc.
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AARC says respiratory therapists can support tobacco and vaping cessation through patient education, screening, counseling, and advocacy.

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