E-cigarettes dubbed a tobacco product by the government
On Monday, the Food and Drug Administration said there will be marketing, manufacturing, and safety restrictions on e-cigarettes, according to L.A. Times. The FDA will have to regulate e-cigarettes as tobacco products, even though they wanted to regulate them as drug devices. The government stepped in and demanded that e-cigarettes will be deemed as tobacco products. According to Wall Street Journal, the FDA said, “The government has decided not to seek further review of this decision, and the FDA will comply with the jurisdictional lines established by the court.” The e-cigarette runs on a battery and possesses a liquid suspension that contains nicotine. The user inhales from the cartridge letting off a water vapor. The idea is to give the user the sensation of smoking without actually inhaling smoke. This is why the … Read entire article »
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‘E-Cigarettes’ Bosses Thrilled To Have Chain-Smoking Charlie Sheen Onboard
The brains behind a revolutionary electronic cigarette are thrilled to seeCharlie Sheen is using their device to avoid a smoking ban as he tours North American theatres with his new one-man show, insisting if a chain smoker like him can get relief from the alternative, it can work for anyone. The actor hit the stage in Toronto, Canada with his Smokeless Delite cigarette earlier this week (beg11Apr11) in a bid to circumvent the city’s strict anti-smoking laws in public places. Had he walked onstage with a lit cigarette in his hand, theatre bosses would have had to close the show. Kyle Winther, the president of Smokeless Delite electronic cigarettes, is delighted Sheen is helping to promote his company’s product. He tells WENN, “Mr. Sheen is now smoking our cigarettes. Their clear and present benefits are taking the drag out of taking your … Read entire article »
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Charlie Sheen Cheats Smoking Law in Toronto
Shortly after Charlie hit the stage in Toronto’s Massey Hall … the spies from TMZ say he bragged about not having an ashtray and said he didn’t need any cigs. However, a few minutes later he sparked up one of those electronic cigarettes. Massey Hall management told TMZ they might shut down the show if Charlie lit up on stage because they could face up to $100,000 in fines from the city. Charlie’s been smoking almost non-stop during every other stop on the tour. They’re told he did light up some real tobacco though … in front of fans who gathered outside the theater right before the show. … Read entire article »
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Electronic cigarettes prompt concerns
With smoking banned in most public places, die-hard smokers are looking for new ways to get their nicotine fix. The answer for many has become electronic cigarettes– but lack of regulation has raised concerns over the contents. The FDA is leading the campaign for clamping down on e-cigarettes, saying the products are not tested, not regulated by the federal government — and even being marketed to teens. Despite the fears, sales are on the rise. One of the biggest appeals, and selling points — the return of smoking on the job. “I can smoke it anywhere and no one can say anything to me about it,” said one e-cigarette user, Maria Rogic, who used the fake smokes to kick the habit of real ones. Electronic cigarettes have no tobacco and run on rechargeable batteries. When Rogic … Read entire article »
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Smokeless tobacco may be on its way out of Major League Baseball parks
Major League Baseball begins the 2011 season in two days, and if public heath officials have their way it will be the last season during which players will be able to chew and spit smokeless tobacco on the field. The leaders of 15 public health departments in cities with professional baseball teams sent a letter Monday to MLB Commissioner Bud Selig and Michael Weiner, executive director of the union representing major league players, urging them to forbid the use of smokeless tobacco products. Tobacco has been banned in baseball’s minor leagues since 1993. “The use of smokeless tobacco endangers the health of Major League ballplayers and sets a terrible example for the millions of young people who watch baseball at the ballparks and on TV,” the health chiefs wrote. The letter continues: Tobacco use … Read entire article »
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E-cigarette company becomes Firebrand for Valley native
Mahoning County native Brian Gage was a longtime smoker when he discovered electronic cigarettes. Shortly after, he began opting for the electronic alternative to his two-pack-a-day smoking habit. Last year, Gage launched his own e-cigarette company, Firebrand Electronic Cigarettes. E-cigarettes are battery-operated nicotine vaporizers that are shaped like cigarettes. They emit vapor rather than smoke, and they don’t contain tar. “There is nicotine in it, and nicotine is not healthy,” Gage said. “But what you’re not getting is the 56 other chemicals found in regular cigarettes.” Gage said he’s had some marketing help from his friends in Los Angeles who tried the products and spread the hype by word of mouth. A graduate of Canfield High School and Ohio State University, Gage said he moved to California in August 1998, settling first in San Francisco … Read entire article »
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E-cigarettes appear to be safer, but more research is needed
A newer and reportedly “safer” alternative to cigarettes has been on the market for the past few years. They are called electronic cigarettes or simply “e-cigarettes.” Some claim they are a safer alternative to conventional cigarettes, but there isn’t enough information about the product assuring consumers about the (long-term) effects. My brother, Seth, is one of these users of e-cigarettes. Conventional cigarettes are known to cause many health problems, and plenty of studies have confirmed that fact. Smoking cigarettes has taken its toll on Seth. When he wakes up in the morning, he has a ten minute coughing fit that resembles a deathly last breath. Every time he walks up a flight of stairs, I can hear him breathing. It’s an awful wheezing sound that has been a concern for many … Read entire article »
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Miracle cure or menace? E-cigarette faces ban as safety debate rages over unregulated quit-smoking device
Advocates believe e-cigarettes provide a stepping-stone to quitting, but opponents say their health impact is unknown. Now New York is considering a state-wide ban.. . Hundreds of thousands of smokers who try to quit the habit fail every year despite trying exercise, nicotine patches and good old-fashioned will-power. Now electronic cigarettes are being touted as the latest ‘stop smoking’ device. These battery-powered sticks are filled with a nicotine or non-nicotine solution that is heated and inhaled as a vapour. Most are refillable devices with solutions offered in different nicotine concentrations and in hundreds of different flavours. Advocates say they provide a stepping-stone to quitting and give the sensation of smoking without taking in the carcinogens and 1,000 chemicals found in tobacco. Scientists at the University of California, Berkeley, who studied the device said the device had … Read entire article »
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Revolver Electronic Cigarettes to Raise Funds for Breast Cancer Research
Revolver Electronic Cigarettes has joined the fight against breast cancer by introducing a special edition line of pink electronic cigarettes. The pink line includes a pink battery and atomizer for the Infiniti-Ion and Gemini models and a pink battery and limited edition portable charging case for the Elite. Each special edition model’s logo includes an awareness ribbon. Revolver will donate $1 from the sale of each item to a prominent breast cancer foundation. ”Breast cancer awareness and research is a cause that is important to our employees and our customers,” says Matt Smith, co-owner of Revolver. ”Each of us has been impacted by breast cancer in some way and we want to do something to honor and protect the women we love.” … Read entire article »
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E-cigarette distributor settles with California, says it won’t target minors
Smoking Everywhere, the largest distributor of electronic cigarettes in the U.S., has agreed not to market its product to minors or claim they’re a safe alternative to smoking under a settlement with the California Attorney General. The settlement comes two months after the state reached a similar agreement with electronic cigarette maker Soterra. Earlier this year, the state sued Smoking Everywhere for targeting minors and what it said were “misleading and irresponsible” ads. The battery-operated devices simulate the look and feel of a regular cigarette. But instead of smoke, they emit a vapor from a replaceable plastic cartridge than contains several chemicals, including liquid nicotine. The state argued in its suit that selling flavored e-cigarettes — strawberry, chocolate or mint, for example — could appeal to … Read entire article »
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Electronic Cigarette Manufacturer Increases Production to Meet Demand
The successful launch of PrimeVapor has made it necessary to increase production of the world’s finest electronic cigarette supplies and equipment. We are pleased to announce that PrimeVapor can now offer our entire line for immediate shipment anywhere in the United States. “Expansion of our capacity was a necessity,” said Jon Skovronski, Production Manager and creator of the many unique flavors found only at PrimeVapor. “Our customers need to know that we have everything they need to enjoy electronic cigarettes in stock and ready to deliver.” “We still use our artisanal method of manufacturing all our Flavor Cartridges. It is not enough that we use our own formulation of US made vapor liquid. We decided to use a controlled small batch production technique to give the PrimeVapor Flavors the freshness and quality … Read entire article »
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City attorney working on controlling E-cigarettes
A new law passed by the Minnesota Legislature means local cities may need to update ordinances dealing with the use and sale of tobacco.During the last legislative session, lawmakers approved the Tobacco Modernization and Compliance Act of 2010.The law, which went into effect Aug. 1, is in response to new tobacco products that make them more attractive and kid-friendly. “Right now there is no regulation to enforce the use of E-cigarettes,” says Wells city attorney David Frundt. “As far as the Legislature is concerned, they are cigarettes.” Frundt told Wells council members he wants to make sure the city’s ordinance complies with state law. He also is reviewing tobacco regulations of six other cities in which he serves as legal counsel.An E-cigarette is an electronic cigarette containing nicotine, but no tobacco and … Read entire article »
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Tobacco facts
- Healthier alternative to conventional cigarettes May 18, 2012
- Healthier alternative to conventional cigarettes May 18, 2012
- Monterey County passes through tobacco sales law May 17, 2012
- The new target audience of Big Tobacco May 16, 2012
- Philip Morris CEO’s $6 Million Sale May 15, 2012
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