WASHINGTON, D.C. — The headlines were alarming. “Vaping Links to COVID-19 Becoming Clear,” blared the New York Times. “We need to tell everyone” about the connection between vaping and COVID-19, urged one supposed expert to USA Today. The message was clear: in the midst of a pandemic, vaping by anyone — including ex-smokers looking to […]
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Biden’s Menthol Cigarette Ban Will Fail Without Harm Reduction
Without properly regulated smoke-free alternatives, the Biden administration's plan could create huge illicit markets and new Marlboro smokers
WASHINGTON, D.C. — This morning, the Washington Post reported that the Biden Administration is expected to announce plans for the Food & Drug Administration to ban the sale of menthol cigarettes and flavored mass-produced little cigars. With combustible tobacco products killing over 450,000 people each year, it is clear that a policy like this has the potential to save […]
Using COVID-19, Congress Bans USPS Vape Shipping
Banning the USPS from shipping vaping products will make it harder for smokers to quit & harm small businesses
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Earlier today, the text of a 5,500+ page package of COVID-19 stimulus, government funding, and tax extenders was released by committees in the U.S. Congress. This comes just hours before members are expected to vote for the package to become law. Buried in this massive bill is a provision (see page 5,136) that will […]
Stanford Study Finds No Association Between Exclusive Vaping & Positive COVID-19 Diagnosis
But anti-vaping researchers are using pseudoscience to generate headlines
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Results from an online survey of youth and young adults just published in the Journal of Adolescent Research show no association between being a current exclusive user of vaping products or combustible cigarettes and receiving a diagnosis of being positive for COVID-19. Despite these findings and the major limitations inherent in online […]
After Three Years, FDA Authorizes ‘Reduced Exposure’ Claims for PMI’s IQOS
But in a move not based in science, FDA rejects 'reduced risk' claims sought in MRTP application
WASHINGTON, D.C. — This morning, after an unnecessarily prolonged three year process, the Food & Drug Administration authorized Philip Morris International to market IQOS and its related tobacco and menthol Heatsticks with truthful reduced exposure claims, while simultaneously rejecting PMI’s request to make claims that the product reduces risk in adult smokers who completely switch […]
