TAPinto Newark: Every day that passes without FDA finalizing the process and, more importantly, strictly enforcing existing rules means younger kids are starting to vape, drawn in by flavors, colorful packaging, and targeted social-media marketing. Congressional leaders are right in demanding action by the FDA, and we stand alongside them.
Read MoreNBCNews: Parent groups and anti-tobacco advocates criticized the decision, which comes after years of pushing to keep menthol and other flavors that can appeal to teens off the market.
Read MoreCBSNews: The Food and Drug Administration on Friday authorized menthol-flavored electronic cigarettes for adult smokers, the first time the agency has opened the door for vaping companies to sell non-tobacco flavored products.
Read MoreYahooNews: Top New York City officials announced Thursday that the city is suing 11 distributors of vaping devices in a lawsuit that seeks to end their illegal distribution and create a new fund to warn youngsters off nicotine. Dorian Fuhrman, cofounder of Parents Against Vaping, described the city’s lawsuits as a “first step,” but said much more needs to be done.
Read MoreNews12NewYork: “We had a program where we sent volunteers across the city...of the 300 or so stores that we sent volunteers into, more than 70% of them were selling illegal flavored vapes. That is absurd and it’s important to close those loopholes and give the authorities better ability to enforce the law because a city without laws cannot thrive,” Meredith Berkman told News 12 New York.
Read MoreNewYorkPost: You can’t walk through New York City without being overwhelmed by the smell of cannabis as thousands of unlicensed smoke shops spread like poisonous weeds.
Read MoreFox5: Watch Parents Against Vaping cofounder Meredith Berkman speak up about the problem of unlicensed shops selling illegal products in NYC.
Read MoreTimesUnion: With vague language in the law creating loopholes and impeding enforcement, many stores are still selling the e-cigarette products.
Read MorePolitico: Meredith Berkman, co-founder of Parents Against Vaping, comments on the urgent need for the White House to review the FDA’s rules that would ban menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars.
Read MoreNY 1: Parents Against Vaping E-Cigarettes co-founders Meredith Berkman and Dorian Fuhrman joined "In Focus" to discuss how they got their sons to stop vaping.
Read MoreGothamist: Mayor Eric Adams is trying to cut New York City’s supply of flavored vapes off at the source by blocking major distributors from shipping to retailers in the five boroughs. Anti-vaping activists said they are encouraged by the mayor’s announcement on Monday. But some New York City vapers said they are skeptical about the mayor’s ability to eradicate an ever-changing array of products from local stores.
Read MoreNEWSWEEK: In honor of PAVe’s 5th anniversary, read about how PAVe was started by a couple of moms around a kitchen table in this editorial by cofounders Meredith Berkman and Dorian Fuhrman.
Read MorePIXII: NYC is trying to tackle the growing proliferation of unlicensed smoke shots that have been popping up all over the city. PAVe cofounder, Meredith Berkman, testified at the New York City Council Committee on Consumer & Worker Protection Hearing on September 6, 2023.
Read MoreCHEST: Parents Against Vaping e-cigarettes (PAVe) has become an influential advocacy and education nonprofit run and powered by passionate volunteers across the country. Listen to an interview with parent advocate, Meredith Berkman, who shares her story. This podcast is part of the summer 2023 issue of CHEST Advocates.
Read MoreNPR: PAVe Advocate, Nancy Heredia-Villanueva, and Dorian Fuhrman, co-founder of Parents Against Vaping e-cigarettes, speak to NPR about the illegal e-cigarette black market and the importance of enforcement to curb the youth vaping epidemic.
Read MoreCBS New York: Meredith Berkman, co-founder of Parents Against Vaping e-cigarettes, speaks at the NYC Press Conference where Mayor Eric Adams announces his federal court to stop the sale of flavored e-cigarettes.
Read MoreWellness While Walking: When our policy doesn’t protect us, we need to take on more responsibility in our aim to stay healthy. With the US allowing its youth to fall prey to predatory marketing and selling tactics by a company with a critically damaging product, we’re now enduring the need to protect our own kids and future. Luckily, we have Meredith Berkman, a co-founder of Parents Against Vaping e-cigarettes, or PAVe, her to help us do exactly that: to pave the way to protecting our young peoples’ health and wellbeing as the powers that be haven’t done so. Even if you don’t have a young person you’re close to, this story hits home hard on our need to be alert and agile consumers and citizens. Join us!
Read MoreNewsmax: On Tuesday's "Wake Up America," Dr. Frank Contacessa and Meredith Berkman, co-founder of Parents Against Vaping, explained the dangers of vaping and said parents need to educate themselves.
Read MoreMass.gov: Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today joined attorneys general from across the country to announce a $462 million multistate settlement, including $41 million for Massachusetts, with JUUL Labs Inc. (JUUL) for their role in contributing to the youth vaping epidemic nationwide.
Read MoreNY.gov: New York Attorney General Letitia James today secured the largest multistate agreement with JUUL Labs Inc. (JUUL) and its former directors and executives for their alleged role in contributing to the youth vaping epidemic that led to a rise in underage e-cigarette vaping nationwide.
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