"California’s Assembly Bill 3218 has amended the state’s flavored tobacco ban, introducing new provisions that will take effect on January 1, 2025. Key changes include: Cooling Products: The definition of “characterizing flavor” now includes products that provide a “cooling sensation,” even if they do not have a specific flavor. This includes items marketed as ""chill,"" ""ice,"" or ""cool,"" such as Zyn Chill nicotine pouches. Nicotine Analogs: The law now includes nicotine analogs—products that mimic the effects of nicotine but are marketed as “nicotine-free” or not subject to FDA regulation. Examples include Spree Bar and Panchama e-liquids. Non-Nicotine E-Cigarettes: Flavored e-cigarettes, regardless of the liquid they vaporize, are banned, including those with vitamins or other additives. The law applies to devices delivering vaporized liquids such as e-cigarettes, cigars, and hookahs. Clear Products: Flavored e-cigarettes marketed as ""clear"" products are prohibited if they include images or statements suggesting a characterizing flavor. Several ""clear"" products have been found to contain images of mint leaves or other flavor indicators, making them presumptively flavored and banned. Flavor Enhancers: The sale of products designed to enhance the flavor of tobacco is still prohibited. This includes items like flavor cards and liquid drops marketed to add flavor to tobacco products. These revisions expand the scope of the flavored tobacco ban, tightening restrictions on a wide range of products and ensuring that flavored enhancements are not available for tobacco use in California."

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