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Are E Cigarettes Are The Wave Of The Future!

Tuesday, May 22nd, 2012 at 1:06 am  
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I recently found this very interesting, concise, and serious analysis of the fascinating topic of E cigarettes.

E cigarettes are an inherently fascinating product, because they are something new and electronic that the human mind has created for an ancient, famous product that has been around for thousands of years in different forms.  When the Ccavemen first began chewing tobacco, and then the Indians and other tribes began smoking it, who would ever have believed that w would some day see an electronic machine used to mimic the traditional product known as tobacco?  Ecigarettes have now been on the market for some time; they have reached the point at which it is necessary to examine their success in that market, to see how they are doing and what their prospects are.  This article does exactly that: it reviews the latest surveys and statistics to see how likely it is that E cigarettes will survive and prosper.  Every retailer must have this information.  

This little article concisely provides facts and figures in a way that anyone who reads it can use them.

E-Cigarettes Important New Niche Category: Survey

Wells Fargo reports retailer confidence in e-cigs, concern that regs, taxes will slow down growth

NEW YORK — “I believe that e-cigarettes are a viable category and will continue to grow with the major brands rising to the top … with Lorillard purchasing blu, some validity has been added to the category.” This was the response of just one of the tobacco retailers and wholesalers interviewed for Wells Fargo Securities’ “Tobacco Talk” survey, according to analyst Bonnie Herzog, but the sentiment was shared by many.

While previous “Tobacco Talk” surveys had also included positive attitudes towards the growing category, Lorillard’s acquisition of blu ecigs has further convinced many that e-cigarettes are here to stay.

The May 17, 2012, survey results had 73.1% of the respondents believing that e-cigarettes are not simply a fad, but a lasting “trend,” similar to the energy drink phenomenon.

There’s good reason for such enthusiasm: one retailer described an impressive 193% increase in sales from the first week to the second week of offering NJoy e-cigarettes at its stores.

Not all retailers have seen such success, but the category is continuing to prove its worth with 2.5 million e-cigarette users, according to industry group Tobacco Vapor Electronic Cigarette Association, and an estimated $300 million in revenue currently at retail, and the possibility of increasing that number to $1 billion in the future, according to Lorillard’s CEO Murray Kessler.

We must of course know what those people think who are a bit less positive about it all – it is so early in the E cigarette game that they might turn out to be right after all.

 

Other respondents were more cautious about the ability of the e-cigarette industry to continue such impressive growth, citing new product boom, the possibility of further U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) regulations and the addition of state and federal excise taxes as obstacles to the category.

One respondent went so far as to describe e-cigarettes as an “extreme liability risk,” noting the lack of regulation in both the United States and in China, where most of the products are manufactured.

Besides regulation and taxation, just how much space e-cigarettes will take from cigarettes and OTP has yet to be determined; 65% of survey respondents said e-cigarettes are not currently encroaching on traditional tobacco products, as most e-cig companies encourage self-service counter displays. As the category grows, however, many believe e-cigarettes will be required to move elsewhere. While some respondents predicted “other tobacco products” (OTP) as the ultimate landing spot for e-cigarettes, others see cigars as the natural victims of e-cigs moving off the counter, as cigar shelving can typically be adjusted to accommodate a variety of sizes.

Ultimately, the Wells Fargo analysts agreed with the majority of respondents that e-cigarettes are more than just a fad, but are also expecting increased regulation and taxation to slow down enthusiasm.

Or, as one respondent put it, e-cigarettes “are a real opportunity, but not quite up to the hype.” Read the full story on E Cigarettes Important New Niche…

How will it turn out for retailers who stock E cigaretes?  My own experience has been neither as good as the most enthusiastic, nor as bad as the unhappiest.  I look forward to reading respnses from other readers,and I shall most certainly share mine with you.  We can all help each other out with this new product, in terms of finding ways to display e cigarettes and sell them.

Electronic Cigarette Smokeless Smoking

Tuesday, May 8th, 2012 at 12:29 am  
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During the last generation, the percentage of people who smoke has greatly declined, and it is likely to do so even more. For some, it is easy to stop – they just throw away their last pack, and they think no more about it. For others, and indeed for most others, giving up smoking is far harder. There have been many ways invented and introduced to help them. Some methods have worked better than others.

We have all heard about Electronic cigarettes, and how they can help people quit smoking. They are said to do some truly good things and to help those who try them. Electronic cigarettes are becoming more common as more and more people try to stop smoking. Do they work?

I was just poking around SurfKY, when I found this personal testimonial: I think it might help people decide whether or not to try e-cigarettes as a way to stop smoking.

E-Cigs—Just Blowing Smoke?

John Bond, a former smoker of 25 years, explains that he was previously consuming between one and two packs of cigarettes each day. As a result, Bond says that he was coughing up large amounts of phlegm nearly every morning—a habit that was quickly becoming an annoyance. While he was well aware of the many health and safety risks associated with smoking, as nearly all smokers are, Melissa notes that acommercial about the effects of secondhand cigarette smoke on childrenfinally broke the camel’s proverbial back.

His wife said, “I always told him that he needed to stop, but it was a TV commercial that prompted him to finally call it quits,” says Melissa. “It shows a mother putting a child in a car seat, making sure all the safety straps are locked down. Then she gets in, rolls up all the windows, and lights a cigarette.”

Surely such a brilliant commercial would motivate anyone to want to stop smoking, no? It was such an effective piece of anti-smoking propaganda that I felt it in my lungs just from reading about it.

“It tasted bad and the battery life was terrible. I didn’t like it at all, but I knew I wanted to go to something else other than cigarettes,” says John. “I tried a few different things, but they just didn’t work. Then, after I tried one of my friend’s E-Cigs for about a week, I went online and ordered one like we sell today. I’ve been cigarette-free since October, 2011.”

Along with a complete lack of cravings, John notes that the E-Cig allowed him to avoid the intense phases of irritabilityassociated with quitting cigarettes cold turkey. His decision to quit even made it possible for him to run an entire 5K race earlier this year without any problems whatsoever—a feat he says would have been next to impossible when he was still smoking 20-40 cigarettes every day. Read more on e cigs Just BLowing Wind

So, it looks like electronic cigarettes are indeed worth a try. I am sure there is no one method of giving up smoking that is appropriated to everybody, but I am equally certain that one of the smoking-cessation techniques that should be high on everyone’s list should be this one, the most recently developed – electronic cigarettes. They worked for John – they really helped him turn his life around, so that he can run races now. It is very possible that e cigarettes added years to his life. Modern technology has done this for John.

Is your life less precious than John’s? I am sure mine isn’t! I have been using these electronic cigarette for many months now, and I have managed to cut down on my use of regular cigarettes. It worked for John, it is beginning to work for me, and I hope it will work for you as well. I share my experience with you; now tell me about yours! We can all stop smoking and be healthy together. It gives me a warm, happy feeling to share my experience with you, and it would be a warmer, happier feeling to know that I have helped you at least this little bit.

Are E Cigarettes Safe Or Bad Like Tobacco?

Monday, April 16th, 2012 at 12:00 am  
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If e cigarette smokers follow normal tobacco etiqutte what would happen?

Im not sure if this is really a moot point or not, but the fact of the matter is that there is no tobacco in e cigarettes and should obvioulsy not be classed as a tobacco product. It angers me to hear these ridiculous claims made by governements and “experts”, do these experts all smoke? are they trying to kick the habit? All these questions need to be answered if there is going to be a non biased ruling, especially where there are millions if not billions of tax dollars to be made from the regulation of these devices – you have to ask the question, what is this all really about.

Isnt it about saving lives and leading healthier lives? So whats wrong with the e cigarette?

The e cigarette or electronic cigarette is a great device that although we may not know the exact long terms effects of using nicotine in this way – we definitely know that tobacco is a lot worse than an e cigarette and should be hailed as a modern day miracle for smokers.

Here is a very interesting debate I found on the e cigarete at Digital Trends, I really found it interesting and you do as well.

DT Debates: Should e-cigarette smokers follow traditional tobacco etiquette?

 

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Digital Trends’ staffers Amir Iliaifar and Andrew Couts argue over proper e-cigarette etiquette, and whether or not they should adhere to the same regulations as conventional smokes.

We all know smoking is bad for you – but what about electronic smoking? New technology means we now have electronic cigarettes, which eliminate many of the health risks of the real thing. Still, there are vapors from the devices that likely won’t harm others, but they might be annoying.

Staff writers Andrew Couts and Amir Iliaifar debate whether or not e-cigarettes should be allowed in public or if they should fall under the same regulations as the real deal.

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andrew-coutsAs with any new technology, it takes some time for the general public to get used to its existence. Such is the case with e-cigarettes, which are quickly becoming a popular way for people to quit smoking, or to keep “smoking” without the stink and tar that goes with tobacco cigarettes. Now, I have been “vaping,” as e-cigarette users call it, for a few months now, and I believe it is a vast improvement over the tobacco version. Not only do I feel better, but I’m far less offensive to the people around me. It is for this reason, and the fact that studies so far show that vaping is far less unhealthy to both the person doing it and the people around them than tobacco smoke, that I believe we should not apply the same limitations to vaping as we do to smoking cigarettes.

Should e-cigarettes be allowed in bars, restaurants, and planes? Absolutely. Why not? There is absolutely no evidence so far that the vapor from e-cigarettes causes any of the health problems associated with tobacco cigarettes. Plus, there is essentially no smell, and the vapor cloud evaporates almost immediately. In fact, if you want to be particularly polite, you can simply hold in the vapor longer and it almost entirely dissipates. In other words, all of the reasons to send smokers outside are rendered completely moot when applied to vapers. Just because the activity looks the same doesn’t mean it is.

Amir

Amir-IliaifarAndrew, Andrew, Andrew… I’m sorry to burst your bubble but you’re wrong, and there are two main things I take issue with in regards to your argument. First, while I agree that it can take time for the general public to become comfortable with “new technology” e-cigarettes are not the same thing as a tablet or smartphone. It may have taken time for people to adjust to texting or even using the internet, but there are no passive health risks to you if I whip out my iPhone while we’re sitting at a table. On the other hand, you whipping out an e-cigarette and “vaping” in front of me could have a negative impact on my health.

Second, while you state  there is no conclusive evidence on the ill effects of smoking e-cigarettes – a sentiment not surprisingly shared by the e-cigarette industry – a recent study conducted by members of the Center for Global Tobacco Control at the Harvard School of Public Health have shown that simply isn’t true. In fact, the study suggested that smoking e-cigarettes may actually have a far quicker negative impact on smokers, restricting their airways even faster than a conventional cigarette.

But hey, how about I give you the benefit of the doubt and say that studies are indeed inconclusive. Scientists, and even the FDA, argue that there needs to be sufficient long-term studies – which I agree, there should be. At the same time, because we don’t know how severe the effects may be, shouldn’t we just play it safe and exercise some common courtesy by adhering to the same etiquette applied to conventional smokers? I think so….More at DT Debates: Should e-cigarette smokers follow traditional tobacco etiquette?

Please go through to the main site and read the whole debate and please come back here and let me know what you thought and what you views are on this and if you think this is getting ridiculous already?!

Is An E Cigarette Really Healthier Than Normal Cigarettes?

Monday, April 9th, 2012 at 2:55 pm  
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E Cigarettes Must Be Healthier, No?

It makes more sense to believe that smoking an e cigarette is healthier than a normal cigarette for the obviouos reasons like there are no flames – so that means theres no lighting up with harmful carcinogens. Then theres the fact that since there are no carcinogens then there are no toxisn or poisons to inhale or intake into your body along with a plethora of other reasons.

The e cigarette seems to be making quite an impact with sales of e cigarettes starting in stores and shops all over the world. E cigarettes came out many years ago but where not really considered something viable as a stop smoking aid, but since the developement of these little wonders they have comea long way and people are smoking them all the time forgetting they are even e cigarettes!

Here is an article discussing whether ot not the e cigarette actually is better for you. Please have a read and let us know what you think,

Is Smoking an E-Cigarette Healthier Than a Tobacco Cigarette?

After 18 years of smoking I finally grew tired of the scratchy throat, yellowing teeth and constant coughing – I chose to quit smoking once and for all. Past attempts had fallen short because smoking is just as strong an addiction as other drugs. Nicotine is the cause for my addiction, but tar, chemicals and smoke is the cause of so many health problems associated with cigarette smoking. Instead of just giving up and facing weeks of cravings, urges and crankiness, I chose to try an e-cigarette. Are e-cigarettes healthier than tobacco cigarettes?

What is an e-cigarette?

An e-cigarette, or electronic cigarette, is a nicotine delivery system that produces water vapor instead of smoke. You draw on the electronic cigarette just as you would a tobacco cigarette and you inhale and exhale water vapor. Nicotine is absorbed through the mouth, throat and lungs; easing the nicotine craving while sparing your body the chemicals used in tobacco cigarette production.

Is nicotine inhalation safe?

There is a lot of debate over the safety of e-cigarettes, but most advocates answer the question of safety with another question – was smoking a tobacco cigarette safe? Medically, there are no clinical studies proving whether or not nicotine inhalation is safe or not. The Food and Drug Administration is taking their time regulating e-cigarettes as they are unsure of the long-term effects on health, which leaves many smokers trying to quit using e-cigarettes confused.

Nicotine delivery systems or electronic cigarettes are a popular smoking cessation product, but are they safer than tobacco cigarettes?

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Please check out the national institute of drug abuse to se the effects of tobacco and nictone in more detail.

Share this article if you liked it and see what your friends and family think – better yet comment below and us know your thoughts on e cigarettes as a stop smoking device and whether or not you have tried them to stop smoking or if you would consider them as an alternative to smoking.

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E Cigarettes: From A Dr’s Point Of View

Tuesday, April 3rd, 2012 at 12:00 am  
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E Cigarettes Can Really Help You Quit Smoking

Study after study and case after case one thing is become more and more certain that you can succefully use the e cigarette as a stop smoking aid, not nicotine replacement therapy but an actual nicotine inhaler – with a twist. The twist is pretty obvious, its a device that looks like a real cigarette and even puffs like a real one with real “mock” smoke that you exhale in the form of harmles water vapor.

Here’s the Dr’s Take On E Cigarettes…

Posted:Apr 03, 2012 11:52 PM GDT

 

By Erin Conrad, Reporter – bio 
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DENISON,TX– The E-Cigarette is a funny little contraption. It looks like a metal pipe, but according to doctors, it may help smokers quit lighting up.

“That ritual, I mean I do it with my friends, I mean there’s a lot to a smoking habit and if we can gradually pick it apart and reduce and eliminate small parts of it, then we’re going to be much more successful. ” Say’s family physician Dr. Duke Carlson at Texoma Medical plaza.

According to Dr. Carlson, the E-cigarette which is only nicotine and water vapor, can help eliminate some of most dangerous affects of smoking. As well as, easing people out of the physical habit.

Don’t be fooled, it’s not a one-hundred percent healthy alternative. It’s not just a quick fix.

“There have been some tests of these E-cigarettes that show that the amount of nicotine can sometimes be inconsistent and some studies have shown that there may be some trace amounts of carcinogens in the E-cigarette itself. ” Says Dr. Carlson, who says the cigarette is Less regulated by the FDA.

Although, for heavy smokers, cutting back with the E-cigarette is much less damaging than continuing to inhale tar-ridden smoke….More at E-Cigarettes: A Doctor’s Perspective

It brilliant and really makes me happy when I find great success stories like this. I just hope that more people would be able to benefit from using the electronic cigarette, its a great device and even if you dont switch over completely you can still puff on it instead of a real cigarette and end up smoking a lot less than you normally do.

Please share this with anyone you know would benefit and that may be struggling to stop smoking themsleves, you never know, the electric cigarette may just be for them.

 

How Do E Cigarettes Work?

Sunday, March 4th, 2012 at 4:34 pm  
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E cigarettes consist of three basic parts, sometimes having the appearance of only two parts because two functions are combined into one.

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Basically, e cigarettes operate with a battery which provides power for a tiny vaporizing unit called an atomizer, which heats up liquid containing nicotine and flavoring in a base agent. The liquid is stored in a cartridge, also called a cartomizer when it is built into the atomizer. The word “cartomizer” is a combination of “cartridge” and “atomizer,” which makes it easy to remember. So, e cigarettes are referred to as 3-piece or 2-piece, but all e cigarettes contain the three functional parts just described.  E cigarettes work when the battery activates the atomizer, which vaporizes the e liquid, which produces vapor that is drawn into the user’s mouth and inhaled into the lungs like tobacco smoke. It’s a simple process, really, but there’s a lot to learn about it because e cigarettes provide so many different options.

Components of E Cigarettes – Batteries

E cigarettes all require a battery in order to operate. Naturally, there are many different types of batteries available for e cigarettes, depending on the style, model and manufacturer of each particular unit. Disposable e cigarettes have small batteries, with just enough power to vaporize the e liquid provided. Disposable e cigarettes are not designed to be rechargeable or refillable, so the batteries they contain cannot be reused.

However, rechargeable electronic cigarettes are available with a variety of different types of batteries. Some batteries can be recharged 200 times, some 500 times, and some as many as 2000 times. Obviously, e cigarettes with better batteries will cost more. Normal AA and AAA used in other types of electronic equipment will not work in e cigarettes, partially because of battery size, but also because of voltage. Those household batteries are only 1.5 volts and most e cigarettes require 3.7 volts at a minimum. Furthermore, manufacturers of e cigarettes specify the use of Li-Ion rechargeable batteries or LiMn rechargeable batteries for best performance. Mini e cigarettes that look tobacco cigarettes often come with an LED light at the tip, giving the appearance of burning tobacco. Lights on the tips of e cigarettes are programmed to blink when battery power is running low, which gives the user a heads-up to recharge, a handy feature on the mini models of e cigarettes.

Components of E Cigarettes – Atomizers

Most e cigarettes come equipped with standard resistance atomizers in order to strike a balance between vapor production and atomizer life. Low resistance atomizers will produce more vapor at the expense of atomizer life, since higher heat production wears out the tiny unit faster.  Vapers who make a hobby of experimenting with different e cigarettes and even modifying e cigarettes for personal use eventually discover which type of atomizer they prefer.

Many former smokers are only interested in obtaining their nicotine fix with pleasure and style, so they don’t get really excited about exploring all the various options available in different models of e cigarettes.

One item of interest to all vapers, however, is how e liquid contributes to the life of atomizers. E liquids containing artificial sweeteners have a tendency to wear out atomizers much faster than those without sweeteners. Adding sweeteners to the typical propylene glycol base has been compared to putting sugar in the gas tank of a car. Not good… And at the very least, atomizers in frequently used e cigarettes will need cleaning more often to compensate.

Alcohol is recommended for cleaning atomizers, with ethyl alcohol preferred over isopropyl alcohol, although either one will do the job. The user drips alcohol into the atomizer while holding it over the sink to contain the dripping as the alcohol runs through the atomizer. Immediately thereafter, the user places a couple drops of e liquid directly into the atomizer, connects it to the battery unit and activates it, allowing any remaining alcohol to burn off.

E cigarettes should have the atomizer cleaned or replaced after approximately 3 to 5 mils of liquid have passed through the atomizer. In lieu of measurement, it’s relatively easy to know when it’s time to clean or replace because taste and vapor production quality suffer. In other words, it’s obvious.

Components of E Cigarettes – E Liquids

There are two main bases for the e liquid contained in e cigarettes. Cartridges and cartomizers can be purchased pre-filled, or the user can refill their own at home. Propylene glycol (PG) is a petroleum based liquid, and vegetable glycerin (VG) is manufactured from vegetable oil, usually palm or coconut oils. PG has a naturally bitter taste requiring flavorings as a cover-up, but VG has a naturally sweet taste and can be enjoyed without any additives. VG has a much thicker viscosity and so it requires another liquid, usually water, to reduce it. Remember, e cigarettes have no characteristic flavor of their own. Liquid tobacco or menthol flavoring is added, while many others flavors can be substituted instead of those two if e cigarettes are not being used to imitate the flavor of tobacco smoking.

Actually, many different oils can be vaporized in the atomizer of e cigarettes, but VG based liquids seem to work the best.

Additives are, essentially, impurities in the liquid, and as a result they tend to wear out the atomizer faster than pure oils. Liquid nicotine levels can be adjusted to achieve just the right “throat hit” for each individual.  E cigarettes so many options for flavor and nicotine levels that it generally takes a new user quite a while to find just the right combination. In the event some e liquid is drawn directly into a user’s mouth instead of vapor it’s easily rinsed out with water with no ill effects. E cigarettes contain a liquid consisting of food grade ingredients only, listed as GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) by the FDA.

E Cigarettes Were Invented By Chinese Engineers

Wednesday, January 4th, 2012 at 5:02 pm  
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A look back at history shows that Chinese chemists invented gunpowder a long, long time ago, reportedly in the 9th century, so what about e cigarettes?

As it turns out, Chinese engineers, much more recently, invented the first e cigarettes as well. The first patent for e cigarettes was issued in 2003, so a smokeless alternative to tobacco cigarettes has only been on the market for a few years now.  In the beginning, e cigarettes were marketed as a device to stop smoking, but that claim was halted in 2008 when the World Health Organization announced that e cigarettes were not an authorized “smoking cessation device.” That phrase is a legal term and cannot be used without legal authority. So, manufacturers and users of e cigarettes must not make a claim that is, in point of fact, the truth. Vapers who have completely stopped smoking tobacco cigarettes make their opinions known everyday. Users of e cigarettes will not be silenced because they are very grateful to have a smokeless alternative to obtain nicotine and they sincerely desire to make e cigarettes more accessible and not restrict them in any way. People have a right to obtain e cigarettes to help them stop smoking.

E Cigarettes Are Primarily Manufactured In China

Anyone can determine from a brief search on the web that the vast majority of e cigarettes today are manufactured in China. The industry started and proliferated in China, although e cigarettes are now shipped and sold all over the world. There is a huge population of tobacco smokers in China and e cigarettes were so successful as an aid to stop smoking for so many Chinese smokers that it became obvious to smokers everywhere that use of e cigarettes as a nicotine delivery system works well.

Despite the legal terminology and the social and political ramifications, and despite the strong opinions of non-smokers participating in drafting legislation at all levels of government, the fact remains that tobacco smokers are successfully dropping their noxious tobacco habit by using e cigarettes imported from China.

People all over the world are escaping the dangers of tobacco smoke when they choose e cigarettes instead.

What Recent Legislation Means To The E Cigarette Comunity

Wednesday, December 14th, 2011 at 7:05 pm  
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For the e-cigarette community, recent legislation may possibly include the e-cigarette.

E cigarette legislationIn the two prior acts, the Cigarette Labeling and Advertising Act of 1965, and the Public Health Cigarette Smoking Act passed in 1979, were direct specifically at cigarettes, the e-cigarette industry, and e-cigarettes in particular, and were not included.  The obvious reason this lack of inclusion was that e-cigarettes did not exist, at least for the general public, at those times.

After the 2000 U. S. Supreme Court decision in FDA v. Brown and Williamson Tobacco Corp.,  when the Court ruled that the FDA had “overreached” its authority to regulate tobacco products as customarily marketed, stakeholders lobbied for additional tobacco control legislation.

In an attempt to protect the public health, in 2009 Congress passed and President Obama signed the Family Smoking Prevention and Control Act (Tobacco Control Act [TCA]).

However, this most recent legislation, which became effective on June 22 2010, gave the FDA control over tobacco products in general. Included in the provisions of the act was to give prior FDA rules, if those rules were to protect the health of youth, legal enforceability. Hence, the TCA effectively negated the Supreme Court decision.  Potentially, that provision gives the FDA control over the e-cigarette as a smokeless tobacco.

If the e-cigarette is a “smokeless tobacco product,” then the FDA now has the control it attempted to get through the back-door of the courts, but was stopped.

While some stakeholder praised the TCA, others criticize it as ineffectual as it does not eliminate nicotine, and “gives the appearance of regulation without allowing regulation actual regulation,” according to Michael Siegel, a community health sciences professor.

For the e-cigarette manufacturer, the TCA has no provisions the ban the import of tobacco products, which the act might prohibit, for personal consumption.  Only is the product is imported for sale or distribution does it come under the act.  Therefore, if e-cigarette users choose to directly import e-cigarettes from e-cigarette companies then the TCA “oversight” applies.

Under Section 101(a)(1) of the act, “the term ‘tobacco product’ means any product made or derived from tobacco that is intended for human consumption, including any component, part, or accessory of a tobacco product.” Does this section include the e-cigarette in the TCA?  Under Section 900(17), the TCA defines “smoke constituent” such that the e-cigarette would come under the TCA.

Missing in Section 900 is a specific definition of “tobacco product.”  While “tobacco product” is defined under Section 101, that section is titled “Amendment of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act (FDCA).” So, under the general concept of where definitions apply, one could argue that “tobacco products” (such as e-cigarettes) only come under the FDCA, not specifically under more stringent TCA.

The TCA defines “cigarette” in Section 900(3)(A), but limits the definition to the that of the Cigarette Labeling and Advertising Act (“any roll of tobacco wrapped in paper or in any substance not containing tobacco, and any roll of tobacco…is likely to be offered to, or purchased by consumers as a cigarette”).  Additionally, Section 900(3)(B) is included as an “and”, which means the e-cigarette does not meet the definition of a cigarette under the TCA.

Nevertheless, will the FDA try to include it?  Probably yes.

Does The Electronic Cigarette Make a Good Gift?

Sunday, December 11th, 2011 at 12:25 pm  
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For reluctant smokers on anyone’s gift list there are many options in the realm of the electronic cigarette

Electronic cigarette giftsThe question becomes, “which one?” Even though an electronic cigarette user may have his or her own favorite models, using nicotine in a particular strength and electronic cigarette liquid in a variety of flavor options, when considering a gift for another person all those personal preferences need to be set aside. The reason being, a new user needs to have an experience that’s simple and fun, that’s it. They just want to try it without buying it and have an enjoyable experience to boot. If this is making sense, then the following is likely to make some sense as well – just go out and purchase the nicest disposable electronic cigarette you can find, wrap it up and give it as a gift.  A disposable is by far the best choice for ease of use and fresh experience for someone who has never tried out an electronic cigarette. Cigarette smokers may have a variety of reactions to their first electronic cigarette, but that’s all part of the fun!

What Is The Best Electronic Cigarette

Everybody who is getting ready to make an investment in an electronic cigarette starter kit or even just experiment with a disposable e cigarette is thinking the same thing – which one is the best? It’s just human nature to want to try the best one first and avoid wasting time and money on inferior goods. But the truth is that there is not one best electronic cigarette because they all appeal to different users and their personal preferences. If a cigarette smoker wants to use discretion in the process of experimenting with e cigarettes in public then a slim model with a lighted tip will serve her purposes much better than the large, boxy units that simply look like an odd, confusing contraption to those unfamiliar with electronic cigarettes.

Electronic cigarettes are developing their own unique culture and the best model is the one that works where and how a person wants to use it.

A group of vapers who have all tried various models and moved up the line to enhance their options for nicotine delivery and flavor options may be sitting around talking about how to achieve the strongest concentration of nicotine in each puff. They might be heard talking about “throat hit” and “steady drip,” phrases that mean nothing to a relatively new user. The best electronic cigarette for these folks is going to differ considerably than the best one for a cigarette smoker who has just recently decided to experiment with e cigarettes to reduce their exposure to toxic tobacco smoke. That person’s needs are completely different at the outset; everyone else’s needs will continue to change.

Electronic Cigarettes Safer?

Friday, November 11th, 2011 at 2:18 pm  
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Are Electronic Cigarettes Safer Than Regular Cigarettes?

Electronic cigarettes safeIn the March 2011 issue of the Journal of Public Health Policy there was an article about electronic cigarettes, comparing them to tobacco cigarettes. The article authors came to the conclusion that electronic cigarettes are not nearly as harmful as tobacco cigarettes, and that they should be considered a valuable asset in reducing tobacco-related illness and death.

The article discusses a Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) study examining scientific evidence, and quotes the authors of that study as saying, “Few, if any, chemicals at levels detected in electronic cigarettes raise serious health concerns… “Although the existing research does not warrant a conclusion that electronic cigarettes are safe in absolute terms and further clinical studies are needed to comprehensively assess the safety of electronic cigarettes, a preponderance of the available evidence shows them to be much safer than tobacco cigarettes and comparable in toxicity to conventional nicotine replacement products.”

Analyzing sixteen separate studies that identified the components of electronic cigarette nicotine liquid as well as the vapor created by heating it the report stated that levels of carcinogens in electronic cigarettes are 1,000 lower than tobacco cigarettes. Professor of community health at BUSPH, Michael Siegel is quoted as saying, “The FDA and major anti-smoking groups keep saying that we don’t know anything about what is in electronic cigarettes. The truth is, we know a lot more about what is in electronic cigarettes than regular cigarettes.” Siegel’s statement counteracts the concern of anti-smoking groups as well as the FDA who apparently oppose electronic cigarettes simply on the basis of a lack of scientific study. They want more proof of electronic cigarette safety before recommending the units as an approved stop-smoking device.

Who wants to know about electronic cigarettes?

And they are not alone. Based on the fact that children could be attracted to the novelty of electronic cigarettes, many major anti-smoking organizations are opposed to them. The list of detractors includes the American Cancer Society, American Heart Association, American Lung Association, Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, American Legacy Foundation, and Action on Smoking and Health. However, Siegel made an excellent point when he said, “Taking these products off the market would force thousands of users to return to cigarette smoking,” Siegel said. “Why would the FDA and the anti-smoking groups want to take an action that is going to seriously harm the public’s health? The only ones who would be protected by a ban on e cigarettes are the tobacco companies, as these new products represent the first real threat to their profits in decades.”

It would appear that the tobacco industry has the most to lose as electronic cigarettes gain popularity. Cigarette smokers, their families and the public in general are already reaping the benefits of a decrease in the consumption of tobacco cigarettes by former smokers who now use electronic cigarettes.

 

 

 

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