FDA Investigating E-cigs

[Mommyshann]

Here's what advertising and news stories about e-cigs gets us...

FDA Investigating E-cigarettes

MERGED POST:
I just realized that comment probably doesn't make a lot of sense without the original news story posted which seems to have triggered the story from today. Here is the original story:

Ecigarettes: A Healthier Option for Smokers?

It's all based on the advertising of the company SmokingEverywhere.com and their insinuation that it is a smoking cessation product.

 

[CaSHMeRe]

And the fun begins ......

A: A supplier will either needed an ATF License and it will be regulated by the ATF so they get their tax money.
B: A supplier will need a pharmecuetical license because it will be classified as such ... End result, a pharmecuetical tax ...

In the end = It will be taxed ....

 

[Corkmaster]

Here's what advertising and news stories about e-cigs gets us...

FDA Investigating E-cigarettes

Love some of the comments; especially the guy who equates e-smoking with a blow up sex partner. Bet he would make a charming dinner guest.

 

[doggsie]

Love some of the comments; especially the guy who equates e-smoking with a blow up sex partner. Bet he would make a charming dinner guest.

Oh no fella's we all need to buy blow up dollies now to enjoy our "after ecig"

 

[doggsie]

Apologies ladies.........only meant as harmless fun xxx

 

[robw]

I think the FDA will take years to investigate. The problem they face is not the device but the juice. Since the juice is home made, they wont be able to regulate it.

That right there is the best part of the e-cig, it is just an accessory not the part they will be able to regulate.

If the juice gets regulated, then i'll make my own.

 

[sixstring]

Someone needs to send our closet smoker president-elect a starter kit.

 

[CaSHMeRe]

Someone needs to send our closet smoker president-elect a starter kit.

Sadly ... it wouldn't even get past the first line of defense ... the post office. Let alone, the dog sniffers through each piece of mail, plus a secret service agent probably opening it ...

he see's liquid and an electronic device ... its over with ...

 

[dc2k08]

although wfaa.com had run a story on "smoking anywhere" the day before, i dont think they are the exact reason the FDA got involved exactly or the pieces are related.

Smoking Everywhere E-Cigarette has no tobacco, no tar, no real smoke and no other chemicals like traditional cigarette that can cause lung cancer

that's the extent of their "egregious" health claims, unless they have deleted something ?

 

[shawnp1]

it will be interesting to see to what extent the fda looks into them an how long it will take them. im sure there are alot more pressing issues that the fda needs to focus on besides ecigs at the moment.

 

[Dale]

Here I am agonizing over whether to initiate a news story about esmoking for fear of attracting the attention of the feds, and they're lready on the case!

I don't mind getting taxed... that's inevitable, but if they try and prohibit esmoking I'm goin' underground.

 

[eyespy]

Someone needs to send our closet smoker president-elect a starter kit.

Sadly ... it wouldn't even get past the first line of defense ... ... he see's liquid and an electronic device ... its over with ...

I'm going on a trip soon and must say I'm a little nervous about going through security checks at customs. I can see how it goes now.

*Customs officer searching through bag* What's this bottle of liquid?
- It's to re-fill my e-cig
Your what?
- *taking e-cig from pocket* my e-cig.
What does it do - show me.
- *pointing at device* you put liquid in here, there's a heating coil here and a battery here - then you puff on it and the atomizer vapourizes the liquid ... let me show you....
BANG BANG BANG BANG!!!

 

[Mommyshann]

although wfaa.com had run a story on "smoking anywhere" the day before, i dont think they are the exact reason the FDA got involved exactly or the pieces are related. that's the extent of their "egregious" health claims, unless they have deleted something ?

Sorry DC, you are correct...I forgot to include a link to the magazine article recently done on Smoking Everywhere: Specialty Retail Report: Smokin' Hot.

I am referring specifically to the section stating:
"And smokers who are ready to quit benefit from a smoking-cessation system that allows them to wean off nicotine while still enjoying the feel of handling, puffing on and exhaling smoke from a cigarette—without the hazards of tobacco. "

 

[Mommyshann]

Sadly ... it wouldn't even get past the first line of defense ... the post office. Let alone, the dog sniffers through each piece of mail, plus a secret service agent probably opening it ...he see's liquid and an electronic device ... its over with ...

Why would they sniff your dog???

 

[CaSHMeRe]

Why would they sniff your dog???

Dog Sniffers ... meaning ... Dogs would sniff incoming mail for substances that could be contained inside (ie: anthrax, etc...) LOL ...

 

[TropicalBob]

Oooo. I posted this in the Law section, where we've put all press reports. Sorry it's now double-posted. Too late for me to pull it off Law (where it really belongs).

 

[Mommyshann]

Oooo. I posted this in the Law section, where we've put all press reports. Sorry it's now double-posted. Too late for me to pull it off Law (where it really belongs).

Sorry TBob...I'm bad about following rules. I'm just a non-conformist. That and I really had no clue where it was supposed to go...lol. I didn't want to put it in the law section because it wasn't an actual "law" just a news report. The description for the Law section says it's for "discussing the laws that govern the sale of e-cigarettes where you live" and since there wasn't a "News and Press Release" section I assumed it would just go in the general section. Perhaps if there are rules as to where specific threads really belong it would be beneficial to update the descriptions or post a "How to choose the correct area for your thread" sticky thread. I'm guessing that maybe one of the mods could move this thread to the correct place in the law section?

 

[Mommyshann]

Dog Sniffers ... meaning ... Dogs would sniff incoming mail for substances that could be contained inside (ie: anthrax, etc...) LOL ...

No Cash, those would be "Mail Sniffing Dogs". Dog Sniffers would be someone or something that sniffs dogs!

 

[EbenezerScrews]

It's always for the children. BS. It's a few parents who could care less about anyone else's health, obsessed with their own worlds trying to impose their ideals on everyone! Yes they are flavored in fruit and mint because that tastes good...to EVERYONE! Should they be piss and ........ flavor? I didn't start smoking because it tasted good, I started because I wanted to be cool. And I was cool, haha. It is cool and it will always be cool. Talk with your kids and stay out of my business. I finally find something I truly think will be a great improvement in my life over tobacco....

Bans and censorship and ugh, this is such a childish country! Bunch of babies! Whaaa...hahaha, im ok now

later

 

[TropicalBob]

They can certainly kill the one I started, Mommyshann. I'm glad you found it and posted it! It could be Big Deal. And, you're right, there is no section for News.