Topic
Electronic Cigarettes
335 published works
Regulatory Oversight
New Regulations Potentially on the Horizon for Synthetic Nicotine in 2022
By Michael Jordan, Bryan Haynes
On December 15, New Jersey Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill introduced the Clarifying Authority Over Nicotine Act of 2021 — a bipartisan bill designed to give the U.S. Food and Drug Administration…
The Continuum of Risk
Two New State Laws Could Disrupt the Vapor Industry
On January 1, 2022, two new state laws will become effective in Illinois and Oregon and could cause significant disruption to the vapor industry. We provide background on the legislation…
Canna Law Blog
Vapes and E-cigarettes in Mexico
Vapes. E-cigarettes. Mexico! Like a lot of people, my brother-in-law is trying to quit smoking. And like a lot of people, he’s not having much success. Which is why a…
The Continuum of Risk
China Brings E-Cigarettes under its Tobacco Monopoly Law: Will This Reshape the Global Industry?
By Azim Chowdhury, David J. Ettinger, Eric Gu
The tobacco industry in China, which is home to more than 300 million cigarette smokers, is controlled by the largest tobacco company in the world – the China National Tobacco…
Tobacco Law Blog
North Carolina AG Opens Investigation Into E-Cigarette Maker Puff Bar
By Troutman Pepper Locke Tobacco Practice, Michael Jordan, Chris Carlson, Agustin Rodriguez
On November 16, North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein launched a probe into e-cigarette maker Puff Bar and others, citing concerns of youth-appealing flavors, youth marketing, and poor age verification.…
Regulatory Oversight
North Carolina AG Opens Investigation Into E-Cigarette Maker Puff Bar
By Michael Jordan, Chris Carlson, Agustin Rodriguez
On November 16, North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein launched a probe into e-cigarette maker Puff Bar and others, citing concerns of youth-appealing flavors, youth marketing, and poor age verification.…
Health Law Prof Blog
The Perceived Risks of E-Cigarettes to Others and During Pregnancy
Kip Viscusi (Vanderbilt University), The Perceived Risks of E-Cigarettes to Others and During Pregnancy, J. Pub. Health (forthcoming):Background. Public Health England has concluded that e-cigarettes are much safer than cigarettes…
DC Medical Malpractice & Patient Safety Blog
FDA gives Big Tobacco a big win — approval for e-cigarette for vaping
The federal Food and Drug Administration has infuriated health and anti-smoking advocates by handing Big Tobacco a major first — the agency’s seal of approval for an e-cigarette as a…
Tobacco Law Blog
U.S. Postal Service Sets Rule Prohibiting the Mailing of ENDS Products
By Troutman Pepper Locke Tobacco Practice, Agustin Rodriguez
As of October 20, 2021, the final rule of the U.S. Postal Service (the “USPS”) regarding the treatment of electronic nicotine delivery systems (“ENDS”) in the mail is available for…
DC Medical Malpractice & Patient Safety Blog
FDA snuffs out cloud of e-cigarette and vaping products but delays big ruling
The federal Food and Drug Administration punted on a scheduled showdown over e-cigarettes, delaying decisions on whether to allow Juul and other market-dominating firms to keep selling trendy “smokeless” devices…