FDA Authorized E-Cigarette List: What’s Really Included?

The FDA recently released a downloadable one-page list of vaping products authorized for legal sale in the United States. Intended as a resource for retailers, the list purportedly includes “23 tobacco-flavored e-cigarettes and devices” granted marketing orders as of August 2023.

But a closer analysis reveals the actual number of unique, available vaping devices is much smaller. And the list’s categorization of certain products as “e-cigarettes” raises questions about consistency and transparency. Let’s break down what the FDA’s list really contains – and what it leaves out.

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France Announces Plan to Ban Disposable Vapes

France recently announced plans to ban disposable vapes, known locally as “puffs”, as part of a wider initiative to reduce smoking rates. This has sparked discussion around disposables and their impacts. In this article, we’ll explore the proposed ban, disposable vape concerns, and potential effects.

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Juul to Lay Off 30% of Staff Amid Regulatory Uncertainty

Juul Labs has announced plans to cut its workforce by about 30% as the embattled vaping company seeks to reduce costs and boost profitability. Approximately 250 employees will be impacted by the restructuring.

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Largest US Study Shows E-Cigarettes Help Smokers Quit

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Quitting smoking is extremely difficult, with most smokers requiring multiple attempts before successfully kicking the habit. While nicotine replacement therapies like gum and patches are helpful for some, many smokers struggle to transition away from the physical motions and rituals of smoking. This is where e-cigarettes can provide a critical advantage. The largest US study on e-cigs to date provides compelling evidence that vaping can promote smoking cessation, even among smokers not initially intending to quit.

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The Rapid Growth of Vaping Industry in Malaysia 2023

The use of electronic cigarettes, commonly known as vaping, has exploded in popularity worldwide and in Malaysia over the past decade. Driven by factors like high conventional tobacco cigarette smoking rates, vaping has emerged as an alternative nicotine delivery system for many smokers looking to quit or reduce harm. However, the meteoric rise of vaping has also raised mounting concerns around uptake by youth and adolescents, as well as potential health effects from long-term use.

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New Zealand Takes Action to Curb Youth Vaping

The New Zealand government has announced new regulations to limit youth access and appeal of vaping products. The rules come into effect on September 21, 2022, according to Health Minister Ayesha Verrall.

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Texas Schools Crack Down on Vaping with New Legislation

The Lone Star State takes aim at underage e-cigarette use with harsh penalties for students caught vaping on campus.

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49 Vaping Statistics Examined – Usage Rates and Facts Analyzed

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Vaping has grown exponentially in popularity over the past decade, but how widespread is e-cigarette usage exactly? What trends are occurring among different age groups? The following article compiles 49 insightful vaping statistics to understand this market’s growth and demographics.

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Juul Seeks Approval for New Age-Verified Juul2 to Rebuild Image and Trust

Embattled e-cigarette company Juul Labs is hoping to rehabilitate its image with a new age-verifying vape product. Juul recently submitted an application to the FDA seeking authorization to sell its JUUL2 system in the United States.

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European Smoking and Vaping Rates Compared – Which Countries Are Most Addicted?

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The UK recently announced plans to require anti-smoking informational inserts in cigarette packs, furthering its tobacco deterrence efforts. But how exactly do European nations compare regarding smoking rates and vaping prevalence? This in-depth article examines the data.

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