Electronic cigarette

Tobacco-Free Kids Supports Gov. Brown's Call to Stop the Sale of All Flavored E-Cigarettes

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Friday, October 4, 2019
Carcinogens, Tobacco, Smoking, Electronic cigarettes, Smoking cessation, Flavored tobacco, Menthol cigarette, Electronic cigarette, Tobacco products, Cigarette, Marketing of electronic cigarettes

Kate Brown has taken necessary and appropriate action to address the growing epidemic of youth e-cigarette use by directing state agencies to stop the sale of all flavored e-cigarettes.We applaud Gov.

Key Points: 
  • Kate Brown has taken necessary and appropriate action to address the growing epidemic of youth e-cigarette use by directing state agencies to stop the sale of all flavored e-cigarettes.We applaud Gov.
  • There is no time to waste as the youth e-cigarette epidemic has gone from bad to worse and Gov.
  • Brown and the state legislature to pass legislation to prohibit the sale of all flavored tobacco products, including menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars.
  • It is time to stop tobacco companies from luring and addicting kids with flavored products once and for all.

Smoke-Free Alternatives Trade Association and Coalition of Vapor Businesses & State Associations Granted Motion to Intervene in American Association of Pediatrics v FDA

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Friday, October 4, 2019
Articles, Economy, Physical sciences, Electronic cigarettes, Freight transport, Electronic cigarette, Smoking cessation, Distribution, Wholesaling, Cigarette, Intervention, Vapor

"I will grant the Vapor Associations' Motion to intervene exclusively for the limited purpose of filing an appeal of the May 15, 2019 Memorandum.

Key Points: 
  • "I will grant the Vapor Associations' Motion to intervene exclusively for the limited purpose of filing an appeal of the May 15, 2019 Memorandum.
  • "Here, the businesses represented by the Vapor Associations manufacture and sell the e-cigarette products at issue in this case.
  • The Vapor Associations have demonstrated that they should be permitted to intervene as of right.
  • The association represents the interests of the entire supply chain, including manufacturers, online retailers, brick and mortar vapor store, distributors, importers, and wholesalers.

INVESTOR ALERT: Law Offices of Howard G. Smith Announces Investigation on Behalf of Altria Group, Inc. Investors

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Friday, October 4, 2019
Legal, Professional services, Electronic cigarettes, Tobacco, Carcinogens, Juul, Companies, Altria, Electronic cigarette

Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces an investigation on behalf of Altria Group, Inc. (Altria or the Company) (NYSE: MO ) investors concerning the Company and its officers possible violations of federal securities laws.

Key Points: 
  • Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces an investigation on behalf of Altria Group, Inc. (Altria or the Company) (NYSE: MO ) investors concerning the Company and its officers possible violations of federal securities laws.
  • On December 20, 2018, Altria acquired a 35% stake in investment in JUUL Labs, Inc. (JUUL), the purported U.S. leader in electronic vapor products, including e-cigarettes.
  • On April 3, 2019, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced its investigation into nearly three dozen cases of people suffering from seizures after vaping.
  • On this news, the Companys stock price fell $2.71, or nearly 5%, to close at $53.98 per share on April 3, 2019, thereby injuring investors.

Vaping Industry Calls on Congress to Create Meaningful Market Reform

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Friday, October 4, 2019
Electronic cigarettes, Carcinogens, Smoking cessation, Psychoactive drugs, Addiction, Electronic cigarette, Cigarette, Nicotine, Safety of electronic cigarettes, Usage of electronic cigarettes

We are now seeing people go back to traditional smoking and a significant reduction in the rate of smokers who adopt nicotine vaping for harm reduction.

Key Points: 
  • We are now seeing people go back to traditional smoking and a significant reduction in the rate of smokers who adopt nicotine vaping for harm reduction.
  • The entire nicotine vaping industry, which has helped millions transition away from combustible cigarettes over the past decade without resulting in severe respiratory illnesses, is suffering severe economic hardship.
  • The group of retailers also strongly defended the use of flavors in the industry, which have existed worldwide for over a decade.
  • We urge Congress and the media to examine all of the facts on this issue for the future of public health.

Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP Announces Investigation on Behalf of Altria Group, Inc. Investors

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Friday, October 4, 2019
Legal, Professional services, Electronic cigarettes, Tobacco, Carcinogens, Juul, Electronic cigarette, Altria

Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP (GPM) announces an investigation on behalf of Altria Group, Inc. (Altria or the Company) (NYSE: MO ) investors concerning the Company and its officers possible violations of federal securities laws.

Key Points: 
  • Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP (GPM) announces an investigation on behalf of Altria Group, Inc. (Altria or the Company) (NYSE: MO ) investors concerning the Company and its officers possible violations of federal securities laws.
  • On December 20, 2018, Altria acquired a 35% stake in investment in JUUL Labs, Inc. (JUUL), the purported U.S. leader in electronic vapor products, including e-cigarettes.
  • On April 3, 2019, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced its investigation into nearly three dozen cases of people suffering from seizures after vaping.
  • On this news, the Companys stock price fell $2.71, or nearly 5%, to close at $53.98 per share on April 3, 2019, thereby injuring investors.

FTC to Study E-Cigarette Manufacturers’ Sales, Advertising, and Promotional Methods

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Friday, October 4, 2019
Contents, Tobacco, Electronic cigarettes, Carcinogens, Electronic cigarette, Smoking cessation, Cigarette, Federal Trade Commission, Advertising, Tar derby, The Nader Report on the Federal Trade Commission

The Federal Trade Commission has issued orders to six e-cigarette manufacturers seeking information to study the companies sales, advertising, and promotional methods.

Key Points: 
  • The Federal Trade Commission has issued orders to six e-cigarette manufacturers seeking information to study the companies sales, advertising, and promotional methods.
  • The FTC study will complement similar FTC studies on cigarettes and smokeless tobacco products.
  • The orders will collect information about e-cigarette sales, advertising, and promotional practices in the U.S. for the calendar years 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018.
  • Like the FTC on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, read our blogs, and subscribe to press releasesfor the latest FTC news and resources.

FTC to Study E-Cigarette Manufacturers’ Sales, Advertising, and Promotional Methods

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Friday, October 4, 2019
Contents, Tobacco, Electronic cigarettes, Carcinogens, Electronic cigarette, Smoking cessation, Cigarette, Federal Trade Commission, Advertising, Tar derby, The Nader Report on the Federal Trade Commission

The Federal Trade Commission has issued orders to six e-cigarette manufacturers seeking information to study the companies sales, advertising, and promotional methods.

Key Points: 
  • The Federal Trade Commission has issued orders to six e-cigarette manufacturers seeking information to study the companies sales, advertising, and promotional methods.
  • The FTC study will complement similar FTC studies on cigarettes and smokeless tobacco products.
  • The orders will collect information about e-cigarette sales, advertising, and promotional practices in the U.S. for the calendar years 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018.
  • Like the FTC on Facebook, follow us on Twitter, read our blogs, and subscribe to press releasesfor the latest FTC news and resources.

Philip Morris International Celebrates the First Smoke-Free Culture Certified Island in the World

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Thursday, October 3, 2019
MEN, Retail, Other Travel, Lodging, Destinations, Travel, Consumer, Vacation, Tobacco, Women, Tobacco, Companies, Carcinogens, Philip Morris International, Cigarette, Astypalaia, Electronic cigarette, PMI

Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE: PM) today celebrates Astypalea (Greece), the first Smoke-Free Culture certified island in the world.

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  • Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI) (NYSE: PM) today celebrates Astypalea (Greece), the first Smoke-Free Culture certified island in the world.
  • The Greek island has successfully built a culture where people are encouraged to remove cigarette smoke from their lives.
  • The certification is available for a variety of organizations including events, corporations and locations, for example cities, towns, islands and other destinations.
  • We hope that other destinations around the world will follow their example by embracing a smoke-free culture, said Frederic de Wilde, President European Union Region at PMI.

CannaSafe to Provide Vitamin E Additive Testing for California Companies

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Wednesday, October 2, 2019
Alcohols, Chemical substances, Food additives, Chemistry, Household chemicals, Commodity chemicals, Electronic cigarettes, Excipients, Propylene glycol, Glycerol, Electronic cigarette, Cannabis

VAN NUYS, Calif., Oct. 2, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- CannaSafe , California's leading accredited cannabis testing laboratory, announced today it will expand contaminant testing to Vitamin E additives, in response to ongoing concerns around consumer vaping safety.

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  • VAN NUYS, Calif., Oct. 2, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- CannaSafe , California's leading accredited cannabis testing laboratory, announced today it will expand contaminant testing to Vitamin E additives, in response to ongoing concerns around consumer vaping safety.
  • CannaSafe is the first laboratory to offer this service and will also provide testing for additional additives including medium chain triglycerides, vegetable glycerin, and propylene glycol in the coming weeks.
  • Modern wellness company, dosist , is the first brand to voluntarily undergo Vitamin E testing with CannaSafe.
  • CannaSafe Analytics is proud to be the first accredited cannabis testing lab in the world.

CBD's Versatility Pushes it Into Consumer Focus

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Wednesday, October 2, 2019
Drugs, Appetite stimulants, Entheogens, Euphoriants, Smoking, Medical specialties, Herbalism, Medicinal plants, Cannabis, Hemp, Electronic cigarette, Tetrahydrocannabinol

As a result, many countries began to adopt CBD legislation, which allowed the commercialization of hemp-derived CBD products for medical purposes.

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  • As a result, many countries began to adopt CBD legislation, which allowed the commercialization of hemp-derived CBD products for medical purposes.
  • Specifically, most countries had stated that CBD products must contain approximately 0.3% THC levels or less to be sold.
  • Overall, the growing demand is leading to a global green rush for CBD products in both the recreational and medical markets.
  • As such, the emergence of new products has introduced multiple ways to consume CBD aside from the common method of smoking or vaping.