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February 15, 2024 by reuters.com
E-cigarette liquid maker urges 8th Circuit to revive rejected application
A Missouri-based maker of menthol-flavored e-cigarette liquids on Wednesday urged a federal appeals court to revive its application with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to continue selling its products, saying the agency had not given it fair notice of what approval would require. The appeal by SWT Global Supply Inc is one of a slew of similar cases by e-cigarette companies in the wake of the FDA's rule deeming e-cigarette products to be subject to the same law as cigarettes, and the agency's subsequent denial of millions of applications by manufacturers to sell their products.
February 14, 2024 by newsfromthestates.com
If Rhode Island raises the cigarette tax, will smokers quit? Not really.
Gallivanting to Attleboro is the low-effort way for Rhode Islanders to evade the state’s cigarette tax. In Massachusetts, you’ll pay $3.51 in tax for a 20-pack of cigarettes. In Rhode Island, you’ll pay $4.25 for the same — the fourth highest cigarette tax in the nation, outpaced only by Connecticut ($4.35), Washington, D.C. ($4.50) and New York ($5.35). The state’s rank would climb to second place under Gov. Dan McKee’s proposed budget for fiscal 2025. McKee is calling to raise the tax by another 25 cents, starting Sept. 1, 2024, a move that would squeeze out an extra $2.4 million in state revenue.
February 14, 2024 by morganmessenger.com
Vaping & e-cigarettes not a “safe alternative”
The use of e-cigarettes or vapes among high school students has significantly increased in the past five years, leading to concerns from health officials. E-cigarettes contain nicotine, which is highly addictive, as well as flavorings and other additives. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that e-cigarettes are unsafe for young people, pregnant women, and their babies, just as smoking tobacco is. Vaping delivers nicotine through an aerosol that is inhaled. The CDC warns that nicotine exposure during adolescence can harm brain development and lead to addiction. Vape users also risk exposing themselves and bystanders to harmful chemicals.
February 12, 2024 by marketrealist.com
Zyn Nicotine Pouch Sales Skyrocket, But Critics Warn Of Risks To Youth
Philip Morris' tobacco-free nicotine product Zyn has seen a significant increase in sales, with a 62% growth compared to the previous year, shipping 350 million cans in 2023. The popularity of Zyn among Gen-Z consumers has raised concerns about its appeal to young people and the risks of nicotine addiction. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention highlight the dangers of nicotine on young brains and the need for strict regulations to prevent underage use. Philip Morris claims to prioritize compliance with regulations, implementing measures such as age-gating and responsible marketing.
February 12, 2024 by theguardian.com
Meet the Zynfluencers: how nicotine pouches ignited a new culture war
Zyn, a brand of smokeless nicotine pouches, is gaining popularity as an alternative to traditional cigarette smoking. It is sold in circular tins and contains anywhere from 1.5mg to 9mg of nicotine per pouch, making it a discreet and convenient method of nicotine consumption. Many users, like 21-year-old David Dobbs, turn to Zyn as a smoking cessation aid. The product does not require spitting, distinguishing it from other smokeless tobacco, and has a range of flavors. Zyn is part of Philip Morris International's vision to "deliver a smoke-free future" and is marketed as a safer alternative to traditional tobacco products.
February 12, 2024 by nypost.com
NY officials not enforcing ban on flavored vapes, poll reveals
A survey conducted by Siena College Research Institute found that New York officials are not effectively enforcing the ban on flavored vapes, leading to a thriving black market. 53% of residents believe that authorities are doing a fair or poor job, compared to 27% who view their efforts as good or excellent. The survey also revealed that only 39% of residents were aware that flavored vapes were outlawed. Despite this, 60% of New Yorkers support the ban on illegal flavored disposable vapes.
February 08, 2024 by medicalxpress.com
Many hookah manufacturers have not complied with FDA-mandated nicotine warning labels, finds study
A new study led by researchers from Boston University School of Public Health found that hookah companies in the US have low compliance with federal regulations for including nicotine warnings on their packaging. Only 3 out of 33 assessed brands were 100% compliant with all warning label requirements. Hookah smoking is not safer than cigarette smoking, as it contains harmful components such as nicotine, tar, heavy metals, and carbon monoxide.
February 05, 2024 by ohiocapitaljournal.com
How can Ohio kick its tobacco habit?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 20,200 Ohioans die from smoking-related illnesses each year. Ohio is going through the worst overdose crisis in its history, with 5,300 Ohioans dying of drug overdose in 2021. That means tobacco is killing more than three times as many Ohioans as drug overdoses. Ohio’s smoking rate is one of the highest in the country, coming only behind West Virginia, Kentucky, and Louisiana in the percentage of residents who smoke. So people are dying of tobacco use, and they are continuing to smoke.
February 02, 2024 by tobaccoreporter.com
FDA Warns 14 More Sellers of Flavored Vapes
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has again issued warning letters to several small business owners for selling flavored disposable vaping products. The regulatory agency issued letters to 14 online businesses for selling unauthorized e-cigarette products. The warning letters cite the sale of disposable e-cigarette products marketed under brand names, including Elf Bar/EB Design, Lava Plus, Funky Republic/Funky Lands, Lost Mary, Cali Bars, Cali Plus, and Kangvape. “These warning letters were informed by FDA’s ongoing monitoring of multiple surveillance systems to identify products that are popular among youth or have youth appeal, an agency press release states. [...]
February 02, 2024 by upi.com
People who get coupons more likely to become hooked on vaping
Coupons for e-cigarettes appear to be a powerful way to get people hooked on vaping, a new study shows. People who receive coupons for e-cigarettes are 50% more likely to begin vaping, and less likely to quit once they've started, according to findings published recently in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine. "Our study found that when people were exposed to more waves of e-cigarette coupon advertising, they were more likely to initiate e-cigarette use and it was more challenging for them to quit," said researcher Zongshuan Duan, an assistant professor of population health sciences at Georgia State University.