Fascism defined....
"Thus, the FDA is not proposing definitions for components, parts, or accessories. However, we believe that the new and evolving nature of the e-cigarette requires clear and concise definitions for its components, parts, and accessories to prevent any confusion that may arise.
The component of e-cigarettes that brings them within the scope of the Proposed Rule is the liquid nicotine solution, often called
e-liquid. However, there are several other portions to the e-cigarette device, i.e., battery, atomizer, and either a cartridge or
tank, that are essential in the consumption or use of the
tobacco product and therefore should be classified as a component and/or part even though they do not contain nicotine. Liquid nicotine cannot be consumed without each of these components working in conjunction with each other to deliver the nicotine to the consumer.
Furthermore, any item that charges the battery, such as a USB charger, should also fall within the definition of components and parts. The USB charger is typically a proprietary device that attaches directly to the battery of an e-cigarette and is inserted into a generic USB port. Although the USB charger is not used during the consumption of a tobacco product, the device must be charged in order for the tobacco product to be consumed.
The FDA should settle any ambiguity between what is a component and part and what is an accessory as it is foreseeable that manufacturers may market batteries, atomizers, and tanks or cartridges as accessories in order to avoid the requirements and restrictions imposed on them once e-cigarettes are deemed a tobacco product.
We therefore propose the FDA define the term components and parts as follows: A component or part is anything that is used or could be used to make or use the finished product that affects the nicotine, controls the nicotine, is affected by the nicotine, can be mixed with the nicotine, is required for proper function of the device, or monitors nicotine use either for refill level or for user data to measure user habits and personal use of nicotine. The language, make or use the finished product would apply to both the consumer and the manufacturer. The e-cigarette user can select the device, the battery and the composition of the liquid, including the amount of nicotine and type of flavoring, and assemble the parts to create the product the user desires.
As a result, each such item, whether or not it contains nicotine, should be deemed a component or part."
"Any type of liquid solution that may be used in an e-cigarette device, regardless of whether it contains nicotine, should be classified as a component because it can be mixed with a solution that does contain nicotine."
"The FDA has proposed to bring under its authority flavor enhancers for hookahs as a component or part, even though not all hookah flavor enhancers contain nicotine.
The FDA should similarly exercise such authority as to flavored solutions that can be used in e-cigarettes. The need to include e-liquids, whether or not they contain nicotine..."
But selecting their successors wouldn't be an easy task, unfortunately - those who gravitate to government are the 'we know what's best' crowd. When they aren't that type, you have a real jewel.
