FDA plans to ban the sale of most flavored electronic cigarettes in convenience stores and service stations

The Food and Drug Administration plans to crack down on sales of flavored electronic cigarette products, claiming that they are highly addictive and have become extremely popular with minors. The FDA said that it could take action as early as next week.

In September, the The FDA has set a 60-day deadline many large electronic cigarette companies prove that they can keep these cigarettes out of the reach of children. One of these companies, Juul, holds more than 70% of the global electronic cigarette market and has become extremely popular with miners.

Experts say that these flavored products, such as mango and fruit, are of particular interest to young people. Commissioner Scott Gottlieb is now considering banning the sale of most flavored electronic cigarettes in two locations: convenience stores and gas stations.

The restriction apparently does not apply to mint flavors, as menthol cigarettes are sold. He is also considering online restrictions, including age verification requirements for these sales.

Advocacy groups seeking to protect teens said they are happy to see what they call "FDA" "first steps," but they also pointed out that this initiative will not affect the taste of mint, at least for the moment, and fear that children will tip over for that.

CBS News has contacted Juul about these possible new restrictions, but the company has not commented yet. In the past, they said they never intended to target youth.