Tag: vaping

FDA and CDC Investigating E-Cigarette-Linked Incidents

Close-up of a young woman exhaling smoke vapour from an electronic cigarette, holding the device in her hand. Shot at home, indoors.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention are investigating the incidents related to severe respiratory illness associated with the use of electronic cigarettes, the FDA said Friday. The FDA on Friday also issued an advisory that asks the public to consider refraining from using electronic-cigarette products if… Continue reading FDA and CDC Investigating E-Cigarette-Linked Incidents

Maryland Cannabis Regulators Warn of Lead Contamination Risk as They Expand Tests for Heavy Metals

THC oil concentrate filled vape pen on natural wood with an open glass container full of Mango Kush strain marijuana buds grown & sold in dispensaries through-out Southern California.

Medical cannabis regulators in Maryland expanded testing for heavy metals in marijuana products as they warned the public about the risk for possible lead contamination in popular vaping devices. The Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission issued an advisory late Friday “to notify patients and other stakeholders of potential lead contamination of cannabis liquids in vape cartridges… Continue reading Maryland Cannabis Regulators Warn of Lead Contamination Risk as They Expand Tests for Heavy Metals

FDA Chief Calls for Meeting with CEOs of E-Cigarette Companies Amid Crackdown

Close-up of a young woman exhaling smoke vapour from an electronic cigarette, holding the device in her hand. Shot at home, indoors.

The head of the Food and Drug Administration on Thursday called for a meeting with executives from top e-cigarette companies to discuss their commitments to help stop a rise in teen vaping. FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb suggested that some executives have backed down from their commitments. He said he will be sending letters asking the… Continue reading FDA Chief Calls for Meeting with CEOs of E-Cigarette Companies Amid Crackdown

Youth Vaping Has Soared in 2018, New Data Show

Woman Vaping

Teen use of e-cigarettes has soared this year, according to new research conducted in 2018 that suggest fast-changing youth habits will pose a challenge for public-health officials, schools and parents. The number of high-school students who used e-cigarettes in the past 30 days has risen roughly 75% since last year, according to a person who… Continue reading Youth Vaping Has Soared in 2018, New Data Show

FDA Threatens to Pull E-Cigarettes to Fight the Rise of Kids Vaping

Two women vaping outdoor. The evening sunset over the city.

The Food and Drug Administration is threatening to pull flavored electronic cigarettes like Juul off the market if the tobacco industry doesn’t do more to combat growing use of the products by children and teens. FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb said the agency will soon release data that show a “substantial increase” in youth vaping this… Continue reading FDA Threatens to Pull E-Cigarettes to Fight the Rise of Kids Vaping