FDA More big news from EU: 53 leading scientists urge WHO to accept e-cigs/tobacco harm reduction

[Oliver]

This is possibly the best representation of the paradigm shift going on amongst topl academics involved in nicotine science. The letter is aimed at the WHO, but has ramifications for the US (which is not a signatory to the Framework Convention on tobacco Control).

Please read and disseminate.

World Health Organization needs to see e-cigarettes as part of the solution, not the problem, say leading specialists in nicotine science and public health - Nicotine Science and Policy

BBC News - 'Resist urge to control e-cigarettes', WHO told

http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/05/28/us-health-ecigarettes-idUSKBN0E82IX20140528

 

[GaryInTexas]

If only our government was required to actually read opposing opinions instead of ignoring them in favor of out dated biased data that supports their desires.
I do believe though that the datum point is moving on them whether they recognize it or not.
This may be the start of an earthquake that will rattle their world though.

 

[Luisa]

This is possibly the best representation of the paradigm shift going on amongst topl academics involved in nicotine science. The letter is aimed at the WHO, but has ramifications for the US (which is not a signatory to the Framework Convention on tobacco Control).

Please read and disseminate.

World Health Organization needs to see e-cigarettes as part of the solution, not the problem, say leading specialists in nicotine science and public health - Nicotine Science and Policy

BBC News - 'Resist urge to control e-cigarettes', WHO told

Top scientists warn WHO not to stub out e-cigarettes | Reuters

A little off subject,but the current elections in Europe suggest many are quite fed-up with the E.U. Sounds promising for the future.

 

[badwolf91]

moving to Europe...lol have wanted to for years anyway. Hopefully they keep things like this coming as it will effect the US if we see that hm.. less people are dying from cigarettes there because ecigs actually helped.. woah? good to see some sense finding its way through the abyss

 

[Katya]

If only our government was required to actually read opposing opinions instead of ignoring them in favor of out dated biased data that supports their desires.
I do believe though that the datum point is moving on them whether they recognize it or not.
This may be the start of an earthquake that will rattle their world though.

"We want to make sufficient noise now before things get too set in stone."

From the Reuters article.

 

[Jman8]

This is possibly the best representation of the paradigm shift going on amongst topl academics involved in nicotine science.

Most excellent news.

Thank you much for sharing this. Made my night week month

 

[salemgold]

Best news that I have read in weeks!

 

[DrMA]

Excellent news!

 

[aubergine]

I'm watching for it to surface in the news over here, beyond Reuters. Guardian has it, of course.

Tap tap tap tap tap...

 

[wv2win]

A little off subject,but the current elections in Europe suggest many are quite fed-up with the E.U. Sounds promising for the future.

No, it is right on point. Here in the US, a change in the majority in the US senate would almost assuredly stop the FDA's Deeming Regulations.

 

[Vocalek]

Wow! The BBC story was just published today, and already has over 600 comments.


Here is a direct link to the letter sent to WHO. http://nicotinepolicy.net/documents/letters/MargaretChan.pdf

 

[Jman8]

Here is a direct link to the letter sent to WHO. http://nicotinepolicy.net/documents/letters/MargaretChan.pdf

I kinda want to submit (right now) the letter as attachment to a comment to FDA.

Yet, when strongly considering this, I was wondering why these scientists aren't citing science in the letter, and seems like basis for why FDA would essentially dismiss the letter. I realize letter wasn't sent to FDA, but most definitely pertains to what they are up to with proposed regulations. What I'm saying is this letter, as written, doesn't overcome the "we just don't know what's in these things" position, except for the obvious point of it being supported by 50+ scientists.

At any rate, it is great news and incredibly helpful to see this many scientists, from around the world, who are specifically addressing points relating to reasonable regulations for vaping.