Federal flavor ban goes into effect Thursday, but many flavored vape products will still be available Flavored vape has been illegal to sell in NYS since 2020. Flavored vape has lead to a large increase in youth using e cigarettes. This ban helps protect young people who have the FDA recommends legalizing flavored vape sales WBEN Flavored vaping products banned by FDA, exceptions made for menthol, tobacco al.com Flavored Vape Bans Led to Increase in Teen Smoking: Study Newsweek