The FDA’s mandate is to follow the science, but in practice that’s now in question.
According to a Wall Street Journal exclusive, flavored vape products approved by the FDA’s Office of Science were ultimately blocked by the office of FDA Commissioner Marty Makary.
Today on RegWatch, Cliff Douglas, a veteran of America’s tobacco wars, breaks down the conflict, the role of FDA Commissioner Marty Makary, and whether science is driving outcomes.
Are blind spots inside the FDA distorting nicotine policy?
Find out. Only on RegWatch by RegulatorWatch.com
Released: April 29, 2026
Produced by: Brent Stafford
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