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Press Release - CUSP

THE CUSP PRIORITIES IN THE STATE OF THE UNION

On many issues, America is a deeply divided nation. Ahead of the State of the Union on Thursday, we encourage President Biden and members of Congress to focus on themes that enjoy bipartisan support and present commonsense solutions to issues that affect all Americans. Read More...

CUSP

“Directories Make A Difference”

Nearly 90% of disposable vapes are made in Shenzhen, China, and most of these vapes are flavored with candy flavors that make them attractive to kids and young smokers. These Chinese manufacturers are taking advantage of lax FDA enforcement protocols to ship these illegal products to the U.S. with no regulatory oversight... READ MORE

Press Release - CUSP

ICYMI: Important Announcement on Life-Saving Naloxone Nasal Spray Shelf Life Extension

January 19, 2024 - The FDA announced on Wednesday that Emergent BioSolutions is extending the shelf-life of their life-saving drug, NARCAN Nasal Spray, from 3 to 4 years. Products like NARCAN are one way we’re helping to save lives and counter the fentanyl crisis. Illegal products such as counterfeit drugs and illicit Chinese vapes flood the U.S. and fuel the fentanyl crisis. Read more...

Open Letter - CUSP

Open Letter to President Biden ahead of meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on China's role in America's fentanyl crisis.

Against the backdrop of the ongoing war in Ukraine, the escalating war in the Middle East, and rising geopolitical tensions, your meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping could not come at a more important time. Click to read the full letter.

Press Release - CUSP

CDC Report Highlights Urgent Need for FDA to Address Illegal Disposable Vape Epidemic

NYTS Report Shows Record High 60.7% Youth Usage of Illegal, Disposable E-Cigarettes WASHINGTON, DC – Communities United for Smart Policy (CUSP) Chairwoman Mary Bono released the following statement after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) today released the 2023 National Youth Tobacco Survey (NYTS). The report shows that illegal, flavored, disposable vapes, which are predominantly manufactured in China, continue fueling the youth vaping epidemic. The survey found that, amongst youth tobacco users, nearly 9 in 10 students report using flavored e-cigarettes, with a preference for youth-appealing dessert and candy flavors. Read more...

Article - NPR

Strep is bad right now — and an antibiotic shortage is making it worse

Strep is bad right now — and an antibiotic shortage is making it worse

Article - Associated Press

Thousands of unauthorized vapes are pouring into the US despite the FDA crackdown on fruity flavors

WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of different electronic cigarette devices sold in the U.S. has nearly tripled to over 9,000 since 2020, driven almost entirely by a wave of unauthorized disposable vapes from China, according to tightly controlled sales data obtained by The Associated Press.