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FDA Must Not Allow IQOS to Become the Next Juul Among Kids

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Wednesday, May 1, 2019
Tobacco, Electronic cigarettes, Electric smoking system, Juul, Food and Drug Administration, Tobacco control, Draft:Electric smoking system, Tobacco in the United States

The details of those restrictions and strict FDA enforcement will be critical to ensure IQOS doesn't catch on with kids and become the next Juul.

Key Points: 
  • The details of those restrictions and strict FDA enforcement will be critical to ensure IQOS doesn't catch on with kids and become the next Juul.
  • The FDA cannot allow yet another tobacco product to addict kids on its watch.
  • This marketing presents IQOS as a fun lifestyle product, using imagery and themes that will attract kids (see examples of IQOS marketing here and here ).
  • The FDA must ensure that this product is not marketed to or used by kids and is marketed only to adult smokers.

JUUL Sued for Marketing E-Cigarettes to Teens

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Wednesday, April 17, 2019
Electronic cigarettes, Tobacco, Juul, Altria, Cigarette, PAX Labs

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 17, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Erin and Jared NesSmith sued JUUL Labs Inc. and Altria Group Inc. for unlawfully marketing JUUL e-cigarettes to their teenage child.

Key Points: 
  • FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., April 17, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Erin and Jared NesSmith sued JUUL Labs Inc. and Altria Group Inc. for unlawfully marketing JUUL e-cigarettes to their teenage child.
  • Their daughter began using JUUL e-cigarettes when she was 14 years old.
  • At that time she did not even know JUUL contained nicotine.
  • JUUL Labs Inc., the e-cigarette manufacturer, and Altria Group Inc., the tobacco giant who owns part of JUUL, are accused of violating federal racketeering laws and other deceptive trade practices.

Altria Provides Update on FTC Review of JUUL Investment

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Monday, April 8, 2019
Professional services, Banking, Finance, Retail, Tobacco, Companies, Anheuser-Busch InBev, Leuven, Breweries, Juul, Altria, Anheuser-Busch, InBev

Altria is now seeking to convert its JUUL interest to voting securities pursuant to the terms of its investment.

Key Points: 
  • Altria is now seeking to convert its JUUL interest to voting securities pursuant to the terms of its investment.
  • As part of the HSR Act review process, the FTC issued the Second Request on April 8, 2019 to extend the waiting period while the FTC conducts its review.
  • Altria continues to believe that its investment and the services Altria has agreed to provide JUUL will promote competition and have long-term benefits for adult smokers.
  • Altria holds equity investments in Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (AB InBev), JUUL Labs, Inc. (JUUL) and Cronos Group Inc. (Cronos Group).

Texas Advocacy Groups Matrix Minds and Texas Freedom League Against Tobacco 21 Legislation

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Tuesday, April 2, 2019
Electronic cigarettes, Tobacco, Smoking, Psychoactive drugs, Smoking cessation, Tobacco control, Smoking in the United States, Nicotine, Cigarette, Tobacco 21, Juul, Snus

AUSTIN, Texas, April 2, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Tobacco 21 legislation now being considered in the Texas State Legislature will raise the age for legal sales of tobacco or e-cigarettes from 18 to 21.

Key Points: 
  • AUSTIN, Texas, April 2, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Tobacco 21 legislation now being considered in the Texas State Legislature will raise the age for legal sales of tobacco or e-cigarettes from 18 to 21.
  • The Texas Freedom League, consumer advocates and parents, as well as the FDA, point out that the Tobacco 21 bill will be ineffective if signed into law.
  • However, the main point of contention is the high level nicotine pods that are available without the penalty of buying them under the age of 21.
  • The nicotine cap measure would be effective in reducing sales to minors and teens under age 18.

Harm Reduction Journal Publishes Results From Behavioral Study Highlighting The Impact Of JUUL Use

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Monday, April 1, 2019
Electronic cigarettes, Habits, Juul, Tobacco smoking, Smoking, Health, Articles

SAN FRANCISCO, April1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The Harm Reduction Journal recently published results of a behavioral study examining the role of JUUL use, JUULpod flavors, and other factors in predicting past 30-day abstinence from cigarette smoking among new users of JUUL products.

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, April1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The Harm Reduction Journal recently published results of a behavioral study examining the role of JUUL use, JUULpod flavors, and other factors in predicting past 30-day abstinence from cigarette smoking among new users of JUUL products.
  • The study examined past 30-day smoking abstinence rates three months after initial JUUL product purchase among a sample of 15,456 adult smokers aged 21+ years.
  • Overall, 28.3% of all 15,456 participants who began the study abstained from smoking during the reporting period.
  • JUUL Labs commissioned and funded the Centre for Substance Use Research (CSUR) to independently design and administer the survey, and analyze and report the study results.

Harm Reduction Journal Publishes Results From Behavioral Study Highlighting The Impact Of JUUL Use

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Thursday, March 28, 2019
Human behavior, Electronic cigarettes, Habits, Juul, Tobacco smoking, Smoking, Cigarette

SAN FRANCISCO, March 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Harm Reduction Journal recently published results of a behavioral study examining the role of JUUL use, JUULpod flavors, and other factors in predicting past 30-day abstinence from cigarette smoking among new users of JUUL products.

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, March 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Harm Reduction Journal recently published results of a behavioral study examining the role of JUUL use, JUULpod flavors, and other factors in predicting past 30-day abstinence from cigarette smoking among new users of JUUL products.
  • The study examined past 30-day smoking abstinence rates three months after initial JUUL product purchase among a sample of 15,456 adult smokers aged 21+ years.
  • Overall, 28.3% of all 15,456 participants who began the study abstained from smoking during the reporting period.
  • JUUL Labs commissioned and funded the Centre for Substance Use Research (CSUR) to independently design and administer the survey, and analyze and report the study results.

Studies of California JUUL Users Highlight Impact of JUUL Use on Switching Off Cigarettes

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Monday, March 25, 2019
Electronic cigarettes, Juul, Cigarette, Human behavior

This is the first statewide data released by JUUL Labs based on our internal research.

Key Points: 
  • This is the first statewide data released by JUUL Labs based on our internal research.
  • Switching, was defined as not smoking any combustible cigarettes, not even a puff, in the past 30 days.
  • Results showed that 44% of surveyed Californian JUUL users who completed the 3-month follow-up assessment had completely switched from combustible cigarettes for the prior 30 days.
  • [2] This analysis of switching included an aggregate total of 1,273 survey respondents indicating that they lived in California across four national studies; sample is not representative.

Massachusetts Kids Will Kick Butts - and Juul - on March 20

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Friday, March 15, 2019
Electronic cigarettes, Articles, Contents, Health, Cigarette, Juul, Public health

This year, kids are focused on kicking Juul, the e-cigarette that has become enormously popular among youth across the country.

Key Points: 
  • This year, kids are focused on kicking Juul, the e-cigarette that has become enormously popular among youth across the country.
  • U.S. public health leaders have called youth e-cigarette use an "epidemic" that is addicting a new generation of kids.
  • On Kick Butts Day, youth and health advocates are calling for strong action to reverse the youth e-cigarette epidemic.
  • For a full list of Kick Butts Day activities in Massachusetts, visit www.kickbuttsday.org/map .

North Dakota Kids Will Kick Butts - and Juul - on March 20

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Friday, March 15, 2019
Tobacco, Smoking, Electronic cigarettes, Human behavior, Smoking in the United States, Juul, Cigarette

This year, kids are focused on kicking Juul, the e-cigarette that has become enormously popular among youth across the country.

Key Points: 
  • This year, kids are focused on kicking Juul, the e-cigarette that has become enormously popular among youth across the country.
  • Tobacco use claims 1,000 lives in North Dakota and costs the state $326 million in health care bills each year.
  • On Kick Butts Day, youth and health advocates are calling for strong action to reverse the youth e-cigarette epidemic.
  • For a full list of Kick Butts Day activities in North Dakota, visit www.kickbuttsday.org/map .

California Kids Will Kick Butts - and Juul - on March 20

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Friday, March 15, 2019
Electronic cigarettes, Tobacco, Juul, Cigarette

This year, kids are focused on kicking Juul, the e-cigarette that has become enormously popular among youth across the country.

Key Points: 
  • This year, kids are focused on kicking Juul, the e-cigarette that has become enormously popular among youth across the country.
  • On Kick Butts Day, youth and health advocates are calling for strong action to reverse the youth e-cigarette epidemic.
  • According to the manufacturer, each Juul "pod" (cartridge) delivers as much nicotine as a pack of 20 cigarettes.
  • For a full list of Kick Butts Day activities in California, visit www.kickbuttsday.org/map .