WASHINGTON, D.C. — Days after the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) announced an investigation into dozens of vaping-related illness happening across the country, the Illinois Department of Public Health announced today that it had learned of a death from a severe respiratory illness in a patient who had recently vaped. Black market THC […]
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Street Vapes Containing THC or Other Drugs Likely Responsible for Illnesses, Not Nicotine Vaping Products
Health departments in multiple states now linking street vapes to lung illnesses
The American Vaping Association, a nonprofit that advocates for sensible regulation of vaping products, is calling attention to the growing evidence that black market tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) products are responsible for a string of severe lung illnesses now being investigated in 16 states by the CDC and FDA. Gregory Conley, President of the American Vaping Association, […]
FDA Finally Approves PMI’s Heated Tobacco Product IQOS
In a win for public health, FDA permits sale of heated tobacco product shown to reduce cigarette smoking
WASHINGTON, D.C. — This afternoon, after two-plus years of waiting and delays, the Food & Drug Administration announced that it had approved premarket tobacco applications for Philip Morris’ IQOS device, Marlboro Heatsticks, Marlboro Smooth Menthol Heatsticks and Marlboro Fresh Menthol Heatsticks. This clears the way for Altria to distribute the product in the United States. […]
FDA Fearmongering on Vaping and Seizures Puts Lives at Risk
In one of his last actions as FDA Commissioner, Scott Gottlieb ramps up his unscientific fear campaign
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 […]
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 […]
