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JUUL EXHALES AFTER DODGING FULL BAN ON FLAVORED E-CIGS

Posted November 16, 2018 / e-cigarettes, News in e-cigarettes, News 0 0 0

JUUL EXHALES AFTER DODGING FULL BAN ON FLAVORED E-CIGS Wired Nitasha Tiku ON THURSDAY, FOOD and Drug Administration Commissioner Scott Gottlieb proposed new rules intended to reverse the epidemic of e-cigarette use among youth, including limiting...

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E-cigarette maker Juul boosts lobbying spend amid regulatory crackdown

Posted October 26, 2018 / Cigarettes, e-cigarettes, News in Cigarettes, e-cigarettes, News 0 0 0

E-cigarette maker Juul boosts lobbying spend amid regulatory crackdown CNBC Angelica LaVito Leading e-cigarette manufacturer Juul spent half a million dollars on lobbying last quarter — up 167 percent from the previous quarter — as regulators...

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Like the tobacco industry, e-cigarette manufacturers are targeting children

Posted September 25, 2018 / e-cigarettes, Marketing to kids, News in e-cigarettes, Marketing to kids, News 0 0 0

Like the tobacco industry, e-cigarette manufacturers are targeting children The Washington Post Sarah Milov Last week, the Food and Drug Administration described teenage e-cigarette use as an “epidemic,” echoing the firsthand observations of...

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Companies cease sales of e-liquids with labeling or advertising that resembled kid-friendly foods following FDA, FTC warnings

Posted August 24, 2018 / e-cigarettes, Marketing to kids, News in e-cigarettes, Marketing to kids, News 0 0 0

Companies cease sales of e-liquids with labeling or advertising that resembled kid-friendly foods following FDA, FTC warnings FDA The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced that all 17 manufacturers, distributors and retailers that...

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FTC, FDA Take Action Against Companies Marketing E-liquids That Resemble Children’s Juice Boxes, Candies, and Cookies

Posted May 1, 2018 / e-cigarettes, Marketing to kids, News in e-cigarettes, Marketing to kids, News 0 0 0

FTC, FDA Take Action Against Companies Marketing E-liquids That Resemble Children’s Juice Boxes, Candies, and Cookies Federal Trade Commission As part of ongoing efforts to protect youth from the dangers of nicotine and tobacco products, today...

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US agency cracks down on Juul e-cigarette popular in schools

Posted April 25, 2018 / Cigarettes, e-cigarettes, Marketing to kids, News in Cigarettes, e-cigarettes, Marketing to kids, News 0 0 0

US agency cracks down on Juul e-cigarette popular in schools Boston Globe Matthew Perrone Federal health officials Tuesday announced a nationwide crackdown on underage use of a popular e-cigarette brand following months of complaints from...

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FDA takes action against four tobacco manufacturers for illegal sales of flavored cigarettes labeled as little cigars or cigars

Posted December 12, 2016 / e-cigarettes, News in e-cigarettes, News 0 0 0

FDA takes action against four tobacco manufacturers for illegal sales of flavored cigarettes labeled as little cigars or cigars Food and Drug Administration The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today issued warning letters to four tobacco...

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E-cigarette ads may cause children to underestimate smoking risks – study

Posted September 6, 2016 / e-cigarettes, News in e-cigarettes, News 0 0 0

E-cigarette ads may cause children to underestimate smoking risks – study The Guardian Press Association E-cigarette advertising may be leading children to believe occasional tobacco smoking is not harmful, and is potentially prompting more young...

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Why we should support restrictions on vaping

Posted June 20, 2016 / e-cigarettes, News in e-cigarettes, News 0 0 0

Why we should support restrictions on vaping The Canberra Times Sarah White It’s difficult to argue that children should be able to purchase a device that mimics smoking (and comes in a variety of lolly flavours) at their local convenience...

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