However, the spokesman said, states can regulate Palcohol as they see fit.

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Federal regulators' approval of Palcohol could be bad news for some Florida lawmakers, who were hoping to ban the substance before the feds could approve it, the Palm Beach Post has reported.

Other states have considered Palcohol bans, including Colorado.

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