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September 10, 2024 by tobaccoreporter.com

Representatives of the U.S. vapor industry had mixed feelings on the fourth anniversary of PMTA filings. The FDA has received 26 million applications for novel tobacco products, mostly e-cigarettes, but rejected over 99% of them. The agency approved over 6,000 new combustible tobacco products while only allowing four vaping devices as cigarette alternatives. The refusal to authorize flavored e-cigarettes aimed to protect youth, despite a decline in youth vaping rates. The vapor industry criticized the FDA for prioritizing deadly combustible products, leading to millions of smoking-related deaths and substantial healthcare costs.

September 09, 2024 by theblaze.com

The latest U.S. vaping statistics show increasing popularity in vaping and decreasing smoking rates, highlighting the need for updated FDA regulations. Despite the rise in vaping, restrictions hinder access to safer smoking alternatives. SAMHSA reports an increase in adult vaping and a decrease in cigarette use. Tobacco manufacturers face declining sales due to economic pressures and rising disposable e-cigarette products. Current regulatory processes favor major tobacco companies, limiting market competition. The FDA's slow approval of safer alternatives poses challenges, overlooking the growing adult vaping market. Congressional intervention is crucial to amend outdated tobacco laws and improve access to harm reduction products for American adults.

September 06, 2024 by thehill.com

The number of teenagers who use electronic cigarettes in 2024 dropped significantly from its peak in 2019, according to new federal data, which officials touted as a major public health victory against vaping products. Half a million fewer U.S. youth reported current use of e-cigarettes in 2024 compared to 2023. In 2024, an estimated 6 percent of all middle and high school students said they currently used e-cigarettes, a drop from last year’s 7.7 percent, according to the survey. 

September 06, 2024 by filtermag.org

A group of attorneys general and members of Congress filed amicus briefs with the Supreme Court, arguing against the sale and marketing of flavored vaping products. They claim vaping leads to health risks, especially among youth. The FDA's authorization of some menthol vaping products is criticized. While allegations suggest vaping is linked to lung cancer, solid evidence is lacking. Despite claims of negative health consequences, flavored vapes are seen as less harmful than cigarettes they can replace. Some studies linking vapes to harm are criticized for methodological flaws. Additionally, bans on flavored vapes may increase cigarette sales. The debate highlights conflicting views on vaping's impact on public health.

September 05, 2024 by dcjournal.com

In every gas station and convenience store, a new category of addictive products is flying off shelves. This new thorn in the side of public health advocates is tobacco nicotine pouches. These pouches are made of wood pulp and salt, filled with nicotine, and flavors placed under the upper lip to give the user a buzzing sensation. What do we make of this new nicotine rush and what it means for society? As our smoking rate declines to an all-time low of just 11 percent, it means we’re in for a paradigm shift in how we view nicotine. And we should welcome it.

September 03, 2024 by torontosun.com

Over the last 30 years, Health Canada has created new rules and regulations, with little evidence that they would reduce smoking. Reducing smoking rates is a good policy outcome, but the policies were not working. Higher taxes, and new packaging forced many Canadians to the cheaper contraband market. After years of stagnation, we’ve seen smoking rates fall to 10% in 2020. While anti-tobacco advocates would claim their measures are finally working, the drop-off happened with the availability of less harmful alternatives like vaping and nicotine pouches. These products have played a crucial role in helping people quit smoking and reduce their overall tobacco use.

August 29, 2024 by vapingpost.com

The new tobacco-free sticks have sparked controversy since they can bypass most taxes and regulations imposed on similar products, due to the fact that they do not contain tobacco.

August 29, 2024 by vapingpost.com

The new tobacco-free sticks have sparked controversy since they can bypass most taxes and regulations imposed on similar products, due to the fact that they do not contain tobacco.

August 26, 2024 by cbc.ca

Starting next week, the federal government will impose new restrictions on nicotine pouches to make it illegal to sell them anywhere but from behind a pharmacy counter.

August 26, 2024 by planetofthevapes.co.uk

A new study shows that daily e-cigarette use and use of e-cigarettes in 2019 to 2021 were consistently associated with greater cigarette discontinuation rates. “E-Cigarette Characteristics and Cigarette Cessation Among Adults Who Use E-Cigarettes” was published by JAMA Network Open, a monthly open access medical journal published by the American Medical Association.