
TINA’S TAKE: Will FDA E-Cigarette Rules Go Up in Smoke?
Obama-era tobacco “Deeming Rule” takes on heat as new administration reviews requirements.
Health:
Healthier than tobacco (also safer)
Nicotine isn’t bad for you/is safe
It’s only water vapor
No toxins/carcinogens
No second-hand smoke
No negative side effects of e-cigarettes
Cheaper:
Cheaper than regular cigarettes
Cost Comparisons
Save money
Smoke Anywhere:
Smoke anywhere
Smoke virtually anywhere
Smoke almost anywhere
Smoke on a plane
Smoking Cessation:
Quit tobacco/cigarettes
Testimonials about quitting tobacco
Personal anecdotes about stopping smoking
Stating many people have stopped/lessened smoking
Kids Marketing:
Sold e-liquids in kid friendly flavors
(Note: These claims come in varied forms, such as in blogs, social media, testimonials, links to studies or media reports displayed on the sites.)
Obama-era tobacco “Deeming Rule” takes on heat as new administration reviews requirements.
Health: Healthier than tobacco (also safer) Nicotine isn’t bad for you/is safe It’s only water vapor No toxins/carcinogens No second-hand smoke No negative side effects of e-cigarettes Cheaper: Cheaper than…
Groups say cessation claims in apparent violation of federal law.