The ban will also affect the marketing of flavored e-cig products in the state.
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FDA To Investigate Whether Vaping Causes Seizures
The FDA will investigate cases of seizures possibly related to vaping—but no links have been made yet.
FDA Discusses Using Drug Therapy To Help Teens Quit Vaping
The FDA recently held a public hearing to discuss the vaping epidemic among teens. Many consider vaping to be a big problem, and many still don’t realize its potential harm. Now the FDA is so concerned about the popularity of vaping, they’re even considering drug therapy to help wean young people off vaping. Matthew L.… Continue reading FDA Discusses Using Drug Therapy To Help Teens Quit Vaping
Vaping Rates Double Among Teens, While Opioid Use Declines
Results from the 2018 Monitoring The Future survey show that teens have turned to vaping nicotine and marijuana and away from binge drinking and opioid use. The percentage of teens who reported vaping nicotine nearly doubled this year, representing the largest increase in use of a substance since the national Monitoring the Future study began. … Continue reading Vaping Rates Double Among Teens, While Opioid Use Declines
FDA Wants To Ban Menthol Cigarettes
The Food and Drug Administration believes that flavored products are too appealing to teens. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is moving to restrict the sale of flavored e-cigs and cigars as well as ban menthol cigarettes outright. Last Thursday, the FDA released a detailed proposal for its proposed policies. FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb said… Continue reading FDA Wants To Ban Menthol Cigarettes
E-Cig Maker Called Out For Putting Erectile Dysfunction Meds In Vape Juice
The FDA issued a warning to one e-cig maker that reportedly violated the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. The FDA is casting a closer eye on HelloCig Electronic Technology, an e-cigarette manufacturer, after FDA researchers discovered that not only were the fruit-flavored products found to impair lung function in trials on mice, but the liquids… Continue reading E-Cig Maker Called Out For Putting Erectile Dysfunction Meds In Vape Juice
Juul Faces Criticism, Concerns Amid Rising Success
The company is accused of marketing its product to teens. Arguably the most well-known e-cigarette on the market, Juul has seen skyrocketing sales in the past year, increasing 800%. But the success of the company isn’t without concern. According to CNBC, Juul founders James Monsees and Adam Bowen, both former smokers, initially started a company… Continue reading Juul Faces Criticism, Concerns Amid Rising Success
FDA Cracks Down On Top E-Cig Brands To Curb Teen Vaping Epidemic
Around 1,300 warning letters have been sent to retailers of e-cigarettes found to be illegally selling e-cigarette products to minors. The Food and Drug Administration, concerned about the rising numbers of teenagers who “vape,” is cracking down on major e-cigarette brands to try and stop this trend. In a press release issued on Wednesday (Sept.… Continue reading FDA Cracks Down On Top E-Cig Brands To Curb Teen Vaping Epidemic
