FDA Partners With DOJ, Other Agencies to Combat Illegal Sale of E-Cigarettes

‘Enforcement against illegal e-cigarettes is a multi-pronged issue that necessitates a multi-pronged response,’ the FDA’s Brian King said.

E-cigarettes are displayed in San Francisco, California, on May 5, 2016. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on Monday that it will partner with the Department of Justice (DOJ) to combat the illegal sale and distribution of e-cigarettes in the United States.

The FDA and DOJ, along with other partner agencies, will create a federal multi-agency task force to tackle the issue, according to a statement on June 10.