Vaping Claims its First Victim
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Health officials from Illinois announced that an individual who presented for medical treatment suffering from a severe lung problem died. Illinois health officials believe that the person’s death is attributable to e-cigarette consumption. The person’s untimely demise appears to be the first fatal case out of … [Read more...] about Vaping Claims its First Victim
E-Cigarette Seizures Spark FDA Investigation of E-Liquids
E-cigarettes are marketed to smokers and others as a “safer” more user-friendly alternative to traditional combustible tobacco. On this promise, e-cigarette use has soared, particularly among young adults and teenagers. Despite these claims, however, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) continues to unearth evidence that these … [Read more...] about E-Cigarette Seizures Spark FDA Investigation of E-Liquids
FDA Close to Issuing Some E-Cigarette Regulation
The first regulations concerning electronic cigarettes. United States regulators are expected to issue the first regulations concerning electronic cigarettes—e-cigarettes—by month-end. At issue with the emerging devices is if the devices help people to quit smoking or if the devices attract new people to the highly addictive … [Read more...] about FDA Close to Issuing Some E-Cigarette Regulation
Study: e-Cigarettes Can Lead to the Same and Increased Risks as Traditional Cigarettes
Generate Trace Levels of Some Toxic Chemicals In E-Cigarettes. A new study finds that e-cigarettes may expose users to increased levels of toxic compounds when compared to tobacco smoke. The Roswell Park Cancer Institute study was published by Nicotine and Tobacco Research and found that e-cigarettes that are operated at … [Read more...] about Study: e-Cigarettes Can Lead to the Same and Increased Risks as Traditional Cigarettes
e-Cigarettes Continue to Raise Concern with Federal Regulators
E-Cigarettes Effects Continue to Remain Unknown. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) states that the health effects of e-cigarettes continue to remain unknown. E-cigarettes provide a different nicotine delivery system that provides vapor, not smoke. e-Cigarettes were developed in China and introduced in the U.S. in 2007, … [Read more...] about e-Cigarettes Continue to Raise Concern with Federal Regulators
FDA to Move Forward with New E-Cigarette Regulations
More Active Efforts to Regulate E-cigarettes. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will be making more active efforts to regulate e-cigarettes following a report showing that devices have seen a sharp increase in use among young people. According to The Hill, acting FDA head Dr. Stephen Ostroff said that the agency is moving … [Read more...] about FDA to Move Forward with New E-Cigarette Regulations
Expected FDA Regulations on E-Cigarette Industry Could Have Major Financial Impact
Financial Impact on The E-Cigarette Industry. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is expected to make final new regulations on e-cigarettes that could have a major financial impact on the e-cigarette industry. The provision that could be most damaging is a requirement that e-cigarette makers submit marketing … [Read more...] about Expected FDA Regulations on E-Cigarette Industry Could Have Major Financial Impact
Exploding E-Cigarettes Become a Growing Concern
The e-cigarette he was using exploded. A Floridaman is in a medically induced coma after the e-cigarette he was using exploded. WINK News reports that Evan Spahlinger, 21, was badly burned and is in critical condition at a Miami hospital. "I was laying in bed with my 2-year-old and I heard an explosion, then I started smelling … [Read more...] about Exploding E-Cigarettes Become a Growing Concern
Reports of Exploding E-Cigarettes Raise Safety Concerns
There were 25 reports of E-Cigarettes exploding or setting fire in 2014. Reports of exploding e-cigarettes have added to concerns over the devices, which have become increasingly popular in their time on the market. According to the U.S. Fire Administration, there were 25 reports of e-cigarettes exploding or setting fire in 2014. The … [Read more...] about Reports of Exploding E-Cigarettes Raise Safety Concerns
