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  1. pamdis

    FDA Interesting new docket opened and withdrawn

    I was perusing the FDA docket on the proposed rule, and I noticed something new added in the docket details secion. Related Dockets:FDA-2015-N-1514. So I clicked on it. The title of the new docket is "Nicotine Exposure Warnings and Child-Resistant Packaging for Liquid Nicotine...
  2. pamdis

    Illinois HB3362 introduced today to ban flavored eliquids

    In order to "curtail addiction to nicotine by the use of electronic cigarettes", this law would ban sale of any flavors of e-cigs or e-liquids other than tobacco and menthol. Illinois General Assembly - Full Text of HB3362
  3. pamdis

    CVS pays CTFK to help gain more customers

    CVS rebrands itself as CVSHealth and pharmacies stop selling tobacco in 2014. CVSCaremark, a prescription drug benefit manager, announces bigger copays for customers who purchase prescriptions at pharmacies that still sell tobacco starting in 2015, which will push customers to buy prescriptions...
  4. pamdis

    Illinois SB32 proposed bill to ban possession of nicotine products by minors

    SB0032 99TH GENERAL ASSEMBLY A person under 18 years of age shall not possess an alternative nicotine product. 1st violation - $50 fine and 25 hours of community service 2nd violation - $75 find and 50 hours of community service 3rd violation - $200 and 50 hours of community service The court...
  5. pamdis

    WHO Tobacco Convention 2014

    Looks like they're off to a great start by kicking out the public and press: JOHNSON: The UN's health agency works on a global tobacco tax in secret - Washington Times http://dailycaller.com/2014/10/14/reporters-removed-restrained-at-world-health-organization-meeting-on-global-tobacco-tax/
  6. pamdis

    FDA Outstanding comment addressing 'consumer confusion'

    This comment rightly points out that the consumer confusion FDA is worried about was caused by FDA itself. Regulations.gov
  7. pamdis

    FDA National Hookah Alliance's comment to FDA

    Soundly and repeatedly lambasting the FDA's lack of credibility in its scientific claims in the deeming: Regulations.gov
  8. pamdis

    Senate Finance Committee Hearing 7/29/14

    Ron Wyden chaired a committee hearing on tax disparity between types of tobacco and consumer shifting of products to avoid taxes. IE - shifting from small to large cigars, and RYO to pipe tobacco. He mentions several times the untaxed situation of e-cigarettes. He especially hounds at the end...
  9. pamdis

    FDA Economic Impact Analysis

    I emailed FDA/CTP over the weekend because they had a link to the Economic Impact Analysis in ref 194 of the proposed regulation document, but it wasn't actually posted. Happy to report that they posted it today, for any that are interested...
  10. pamdis

    New York State S06939 - Prohibits sale of e-liquid

    Link to bill: Bills Prohibits the sale or provision of any quantity of electronic liquid; defines "electronic liquid" as any liquid composed of nicotine and other chemicals that is sold for use in electronic cigarettes. And here' his press release about it explaining why it's so important...
  11. pamdis

    ProVari Gold Zen Coat - Coming Soon...

    Check out the new post on Provape's facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10152254291453699&set=a.457933813698.247403.320531673698&type=1&theater
  12. pamdis

    FDA issues first orders to stop sale, distribution of tobacco products

    Almost three years after the required SE applications were required to be filed... FDA issues first orders to stop sale, distribution of tobacco products
  13. pamdis

    E-Cigarettes May Not Be Gateway to Smoking: Study

    E-Cigarettes May Not Be Gateway to Smoking: Study Apparently the gentleman does not like the results of his own study, because the article finishes with this: Or maybe someone else made him add that lie, oops, I mean caveat?
  14. pamdis

    E-cig users should pay higher taxes, PA doctors say

    E-cig users should pay higher taxes, PA doctors say « Watchdog.org No, it may be best for now to err on the side caution and leave them the hell alone while researchers investigate!
  15. pamdis

    Insurance Journal: UK Market Offers Hints on How Insurers May Treat E-Cigarettes

    UK Market Offers Hints on How Insurers May Treat E-Cigarettes Looks like insurance companies are starting to be willing to look at the facts, even if public health officials aren't.
  16. pamdis

    Motley Fool: Trouble is Brewing in the Electronic Cigarette Sector

    Trouble is Brewing in the Electronic Cigarette Sector They blame it on new product rollouts, retail expansion efforts, and marketing, but methinks those are just excuses. :)
  17. pamdis

    APHA 141st Annual Meeting and Exposition

    Is anyone attending this? Looks like there are lots of interesting things that will be happening there: https://apha.confex.com/apha/141am/webprogram/ATOD.html https://apha.confex.com/apha/141am/webprogram/postersATOD.html Especially this...
  18. pamdis

    E-Cig Ban Takes Another Step Forward in Rochester

    KAALtv.com - E-Cig Ban Takes Another Step Forward in Rochester
  19. pamdis

    Breaking News: Confirmed Purchase Sparks Controversy

    In a surprise move last night, Pink Provari was granted early release from her shopping cart prison. She was not due to complete her time until sometime in 2014. Authorities refused to comment on the reason for this, but rumors are running rampant. Some are saying it was the red man on the...
  20. pamdis

    Marion County Fl: County targets e-cigs; Nov. 5 hearing set

    County targets e-cigs; Nov. 5 hearing set | Ocala.com