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Legislative language that would have changed the so-called grandfathering date on e-cigarettes set by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) did not make it into a must-pass bill to keep the federal government open beyond the end of September.
Canada looks likely to regulate the sale of e-cigarettes as consumer products this autumn, ending years of uncertainty in which their legality has been disputed.
A bid to change the grandfathering date of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s deeming regulations may not make it into the appropriations bill that faces an imminent deadline in Congress.
NJOY, one of the best-known and longest-established U.S. e-cigarette makers, has filed for bankruptcy.
Two new studies out of Canada come to different conclusions for the motivations of adults and children in taking up vaping.
A new study investigating young people’s perceptions of vaping and smoking has generated dramatic media headlines in the UK despite the tentative nature of the research findings.
The Cochrane systematic review of e-cigarettes and smoking cessation has just been updated, but many may wonder why it has been done now, as there is little new to say.
The Smoke Free Alternatives Trade Association (SFATA) has appointed a new executive director with sector and government experience.
Nicopure has filed a reply to arguments from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that judges should drop a court challenge against the agency’s regulations for e-cigarettes.
Nearly all smokers would be better off moving to lower-risk alternatives than giving up nicotine completely; taxing e-cigs has no rational justification; society should be prepared for more non-smokers to take up vaping; and tobacco control is often built on a “demonic possession theory”. These are among the conclusions of a provocative new paper published by the Institute of Economic Affairs and written by Carl V. Phillips.
A new study shows that youth e-cig users in the U.S. vape for flavours and not nicotine. The result has serious implications for future policy making decisions and justifications.
Pax Labs has appointed a new chief executive officer (CEO) imported from the online music sector and is considering further international expansion as a way to maintain its ability to innovate in the e-cig sector. Tyler Goldman will take over from James Monsees as CEO of the company, which makes Juul e-cigarettes and the Pax line of vaporisers. Monsees, a » Continue Reading.
A tracker containing links for all post-enforcement date U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) e-cigarette regulations.
An e-liquid manufacturer has won an early victory in its court challenge of Indiana state manufacturing requirements.
Two groups challenging the U.S. ban on in-flight vaping have filed their opening brief.
The effects of nicotine remain a major focus for scientific researchers investigating e-cigarettes, as three new studies indicate.
The majority of e-cig manufacturers and retailers have violated U.S. regulations about making health claims, according to a new study.
Tobacco companies will be able to amend product labels without having to go through a federal review process, following a mixed victory by the industry in court.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has asked a judge to throw out the consolidated case against its deeming regulations, arguing that the new rules for e-cigarettes were arrived at reasonably and that requiring them is within its power.
The U.S. Navy is considering banning the use of e-cigarettes on vessels following a recommendation from its Safety Center.
Touchscreens on e-cigs could become widespread as manufacturers look for new ways to improve user experience and differentiate from the competition.
A majority of U.S. vapers will turn to the black market if new federal regulations result in their preferred products being withdrawn, research suggests.
The first e-cigarette device which only works with synthetic nicotine is being developed through a partnership between two U.S. e-cig companies.
A series of three amicus briefs have been submitted to an ongoing case against the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) deeming regulations on e-cigarettes. These briefs – documents of unsolicited information submitted to the court by third parties in order to assist it in judging the case – have been presented to the U.S. District Court for the District of » Continue Reading.
A new study of former smokers found that they are reminded of smoking and have some desire to use an e-cig after viewing e-cigarette advertising.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations for e-cigarettes come into force today.
A new e-liquid in the American market is banking on simplicity to set it apart from the crowd.
French e-liquid manufacturer Gaïatrend has strengthened its U.S. presence despite the uncertainty brought about by the FDA’s deeming regulations, and is confident they will be amended via one legal route or another.
A new U.S. study claiming to show a link between youth e-cigarette use and tobacco smoking has not only been criticised by many scientists working in the field, but also demonstrates how misconceptions and misinformation on the topic of vaping spread through the media.
Countless bottles of e-liquid stocked by U.S. vape stores will unexpectedly become illegal tomorrow, following a U.S. federal agency’s last-minute decision to reinterpret the rules on child-proofing.
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