FDA Suggests that Electronic Cigarettes are No Safer than Conventional Ones
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Health Advocates Want Testing of E-Cigs for Safety, But Have No Problem Approving the Proven Hazardous Ones
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has publicly suggested that electronic cigarettes are no safer than conventional ones.
In an interview on NPR's Morning Edition, FDA spokeswoman Rita Chappelle stated: "We're concerned about the potential for addiction to and abuse of these products. Some people may mistakenly perceive these products to be safer alternatives to conventional
tobacco use."
Anti-smoking groups continue to call for an immediate ban on electronic cigarettes, arguing that these products should not be on the market until they are studied and proven safe
through clinical trials.
