WASHINGTON, D.C. — This morning, outgoing FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb issued a press announcement on a “potential safety issue” relating to vaping products and seizures. According to the FDA, over the last nine years, 35 seizures have reported to the FDA’s Adverse Event Reporting System (AERS) by the doctors of individuals who reported that they […]
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AVA Reacts to President Trump’s $100 Million E-Cig User Fee Proposal
Proposed FY2020 budget includes provision that will choke small businesses
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the American Vaping Association, a nonprofit that advocates for sensible regulation of vaping products, reacted to a provision in President Donald Trump’s proposed FY2020 budget (p. 47) that would give the Food & Drug Administration the power to collect an additional $100 million in tobacco product “user fees,” including a new […]
AVA Reaction to FDA Announcement on Vaping Flavor Restrictions
Commissioner Scott Gottlieb caves to pressure campaign; makes it harder for adult smokers to quit
WASHINGTON, D.C. — This morning, FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb is scheduled to make a speech regarding the future of tobacco and nicotine regulation in the United States. According to leaks provided to the Washington Post and other outlets last week, Commissioner Gottlieb is expected to announce plans for the FDA Center for Tobacco Products to: […]
FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb’s Threats on Vaping Send Tobacco Stocks Surging
AVA responds to FDA announcement on e-cigarette enforcement and potential bans
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In response to today’s announcement by FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, American Vaping Association President Gregory Conley offered the following comments: “Thousands of small-business vape shops across America do not engage in irresponsible marketing practices and do not even sell the products being targeted by the FDA with threatening letters. Despite this, Commissioner […]
FDA & FTC Target Vaping Companies for Alleged Deceptive Marketing
AVA applauds action, but warns agencies against declaring war on flavored vaping products
WASHINGTON, DC — Today, the Food & Drug Administration and the Federal Trade Commission announced that they had jointly sent thirteen warning letters to manufacturers, distributors, and retailers of flavored vapor products, alleging violations of both the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act and the Federal Trade Commission Act. The recipients of the letters include NEwhere […]
