The Food and Drug Administration has granted permission for Juul to continue selling its e-cigarettes, offering some reprieve to the embattled company that has faced significant challenges in recent years due to its role in fueling youth vaping addiction,

Federal health officials will allow Juul to keep selling its electronic cigarettes. The Food and Drug Administration said Thursday that Juul's benefits as a less harmful alternative for adult smokers outweigh the risks of teen use.

FDA regulators said Thursday that Juul’s studies show its e-cigarettes are less harmful for adult smokers, who can benefit from switching completely to vaping.