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Vape Shops Likely to Be Exempted in Planned FDA E-Cig Curbs
- White House adviser draws line between mint and menthol flavor
- HHS, FDA don’t have jurisdiction over vape shops, Conway says
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The Trump administration may exempt vape shops when it unveils expected restrictions on e-cigarette flavors, White House adviser Kellyanne Conway said.
Speaking at the White House on Wednesday, Conway drew a line between two groups of flavors -- tobacco and menthol on one side, and mint, fruit and all other flavors on the other. The latter group appeals to kids and the White House must address use by minors, she said.