Title: FDA Files Lawsuit Against Vape Junkie Ejuice for Unauthorized E-cigarette Sales
According to a recent statement from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on December 4th, the agency has taken legal action against e-cigarette liquid retailer Vape Junkie Ejuice. The FDA, in collaboration with the US Department of Justice (DOJ), has filed a lawsuit seeking a permanent injunction due to the company’s production, sale, and distribution of unauthorized e-cigarette products.
This marks the seventh time that the FDA has initiated a ban enforcement procedure to comply with the pre-market review requirements outlined in the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) related to novel tobacco products.
Despite previous warnings and the potential for further actions, including a ban, Vape Junkie Ejuice has continued its illicit operations, continuing to produce, sell, and distribute unauthorized e-cigarette products to consumers.
“The FDA is very clear that we will not tolerate individuals openly disregarding the law, especially after being warned,” stated Brian King, the Director of the Center for Tobacco Products (CTP) at the FDA.
The DOJ has filed the lawsuit on behalf of the FDA, demanding that Vape Junkie Ejuice immediately cease all production, sale, and distribution of their e-cigarette liquid. The lawsuit requires the company to obtain market authorization from the FDA before resuming any sales.
Ann Simoneau, the Director of Compliance and Enforcement Office at CTP, emphasized the FDA’s commitment to enforcing the law and issued a stern warning to all manufacturers engaging in illegal practices: “The ban action today should serve as a clear reminder to all manufacturers that if they continue to sell illegal products, we will fully leverage the power of the law. The FDA is committed to collaborating with federal partners, including the Department of Justice, to enforce the law.”
Over the past year, the FDA has taken action against numerous manufacturers, distributors, importers, and retailers involved in the illegal e-cigarette market. As of November 2023, the FDA has issued approximately 640 warning letters to companies engaged in the production and distribution of illegal e-cigarette products and devices. Furthermore, more than 400 warning letters have been sent to retailers found selling unauthorized e-cigarettes. The FDA has also filed civil penalty complaints against 36 e-cigarette manufacturers and 42 retailers for manufacturing and selling unauthorized products.
