Ex smokers 'freaking out' about ban on Juul pods and e cigs The Food and Drug Administration has authorized Juul Labs to keep its e cigarettes on the market, a major reversal after the agency completely banned the company's products in 2022. Juul Ban City, State Bans on Juul & Other Vaping Products The Food and Drug Administration has authorized Juul Labs to keep its e cigarettes on the market, a major reversal after the agency completely banned the company's products in 2022.