Some great points about why we need to open a discucssion about nictotine. In this April 23, 2014, file photo, a store employee demonstrates an e-cigarette at Vape store in Chicago. (The Associated Press) By Joe Nocera “We need a national debate on nicotine,” said Mitch Zeller. Zeller is the director of the Center for […]
Some Southland business owners vowed to “fight as hard as we can” against a new federal regulation they consider an overreach because they say it not only threatens their businesses, but people’s lives — the opposite of what regulators say it should. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration took “significant steps to protect Americans from […]
With new studies still being performed every day, the court of public opinion seems to feel that vaping is a safer hobby than smoking tobacco. SAN FRANCISCO, April 10, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — While researchers continue to debate the safety of e-cigarettes over conventional tobacco smoking, consumers view traditional cigarettes as more dangerous, according to a January […]
A terrific piece showing the downsides to having public health groups and tobacco lobbyists fighting for big tobacco on the same side of the e-cig and vaping regulation debate. Click here to view original web page at object.cato.org
As more people discover the wonderful hobby of vaping, it’s getting more popular all the time! The Ever More Popular Pastime Of Vaping (NAPSI)—More than 4 million Americans these days add more flavor and fun to their lives by lighting up electronic cigarettes. Also called personal vaporizers or “vapes,” a lot of people associate these […]
A small victory for Texas vape shops. The original version, which passed on first reading last month over the protest of retailers, treats vaping the same as smoking under the city’s smoking ordinance. The existing ordinance bars smoking at most enclosed public spaces, such as theaters, stores, restaurants and institutions, unless they have separately ventilated […]
Everyone agrees that regulation is a good thing, it just needs to be implemented properly. stock photo Legislation regulating the production and sale of liquids used in e-cigarettes took a step closer to the governor’s desk Tuesday. Its Senate sponsor says the bill tries to find a middle ground in regulating a new industry. The […]
California gets closer to regulating vaping and ejuice just like tobacco. Many opponents find it dangerous and short-sighted to lump a product that studies show offers significant harm reduction when compared to tobacco products in the same fashion. Electronic cigarettes must abide by the limitations and regulations imposed on tobacco products, according to a vote […]
Regulation poses a number of challenges as Indiana looks to make rules surrounding vaping. SOUTH BEND – A battle is brewing between Indiana lawmakers and electronic cigarette manufacturers and stores. The controversy stems from a bill at the state house that would regulate liquids and ban sales to anyone under 18 in what’s called “vaping.” […]
A truly hilarious article that delivers laughs as well as some real points about the fear-mongering anti-vaping “news” stories. Being a reporter is hard. With editors breathing down your neck, pressure to produce entertaining content and a cacophony of looming deadlines, being asked to write about something you’re not particularly familiar with just heaps on […]
