new fda rules

[fogdaddy]

This was sent to me by ups, fda specialist.
Tony,

Here is what FDA has sent us regarding E-cigs.

e-cigarettes may now make entry, PROVIDED:
There are no therapeutic claims, i.e. Helps to quit smoking
Actual manufacturer information is provided
Country of origin must be on the accompanying labeling and packaging
There must be ingredients statement for the nicotine extract
Please provide the manufacturer and if the e-cigs contain nicotine extract the ingredient list. We will send that to FDA for you.

 

[tybin]

well that is a step in the right direction

 

[Adrena]

God yes....... Please

 

[meems]

......

 

[hairball]

They only are doing this because they got their cans kicked in court. No package should have to be labeled...that's invasion of my privacy.

 

[Zal42]

They only are doing this because they got their cans kicked in court. No package should have to be labeled...that's invasion of my privacy.

I think they're referring to the manufacturer's packaging (bottle labels, etc.), not the shipping containers.

 

[fogdaddy]

That is correct zal42

 

[Noodoggy]

Nice move by the FDA. Looks like its not a knee jerk reaction which would prevent this possibly revolutionary product from coming into the country, but also looks like they are doing their job, which is to make sure products are safe for consumers, esp by informing them what is in their products. win win in my book!

 

[Glam]

amen..............

 

[Creniker]

Thank god. I just started 6 days ago and I love not smoking analogs anymore. I would have been crushed if I couldn't be healthy anymore

 

[Vocalek]

So why isn't the FDA plastering this all over the news? It would make them look good.

 

[fogdaddy]

It's the fda , remember they are above the law. Also , ups gets to charge storage fee's. Add yet another bed partner to the fda's list.

 

[mianker]

That sounds VERY promising, thanks for passing the info along.

 

[tybin]

So why isn't the FDA plastering this all over the news? It would make them look good.

i wonder if the fda specialist at ups is correct in this information. it is a ups employee saying this, not the fda

 

[amrnation]

too bad they are still seizing shipments..... saw on my facebook yesterday that electronic stixx just got hit with a siezed shipment.

 

[IOU]

too bad they are still seizing shipments..... saw on my facebook yesterday that electronic stixx just got hit with a siezed shipment.

Ouch!..........

 

[GitMoe]

Anybody have more reliable source on this news? Very interesting....

 

[GregH]

too bad they are still seizing shipments..... saw on my facebook yesterday that electronic stixx just got hit with a siezed shipment.

I saw the post on facebook too. I'm just curious if the seized liquid included an ingredient list, as the OP stated was a requirement for allowing shipments. (That is assuming the info is indeed correct and accurately reflects the FDA's new position.)

So why isn't the FDA plastering this all over the news? It would make them look good.

Just thinking aloud, but say the FDA has agreed to allow shipments in if they meet certain requirements. This would seem logical since two courts have told them they don't have the rights to seize them in the first place (at least for njoy, but that does set precedent). That means they can still seize shipments that don't meet those requirements to the letter. What's the best way for them to continue seizing shipments? Don't publicly announce the requirements that suppliers must meet.

 

[fogdaddy]

I do think gregH hit the nail on the head. And yes this info was confirmed by fda lead agent.

 

[fogdaddy]

Oh , the bad news is
* Please note that any shipment held in UPS's warehouse after 5 days will be charged warehouse storage of $31/day and .02/kg. per shipment. At 15 days old all shipments will be eligible for General Order warehousing by U.S. Customs. Any shipment moved to a G.O. warehouse will be assigned additional warehouse fees, that must be paid in full before it can be removed. Any shipments remaining in G.O. for 6 months may be auctioned off in accordance with the U.S. Import regulations.