Juul Gets FDA Authorization to Sell E-Cigarettes, Cartridges (1)

Juul Labs Inc. received authorization from the Food and Drug Administration to sell its e-cigarettes in the US.

The FDA said in an email that it had authorized Juul’s e-cigarette device along with tobacco and menthol-flavored refill cartridges in both 3% and 5% nicotine strengths, following a review through the agency’s premarket tobacco product application process. Sweet and fruity flavors remain off the market.

Closely held Juul was once the dominant player in US e-cigarettes, thanks to its sleek, USB-style device and flavored nicotine pods. Its products have remained available in the US during the FDA review, but its growth ...