The National Health Service (NHS) in UK spends millions of Euros to encourage smokers to quit the habit. Sadly, fewer smokers are quitting and the number of people trying to give up or stop altogether has halved. And even though the money gone to the National Health Service Stop Smoking campaign has gone up from [...]
Posts Tagged ‘electronic cigarette’
The National Health Service Stop Smoking campaign is not very effective
Posted by Alissa on November 16th, 2010
Posted in E-cigarette News 
Tags: electronic cigarette, National Health Service, NHS, stop smoking 
No Comments »Warning for lithium batteries could be a problem for electronic cigarette
Posted by Preston on October 14th, 2010
Electronic cigarette are composed by a handful of elements, and one of those are lithium batteries. Fallowing last month’s crash of a United Parcel Service plane in Dubai that killed both pilots, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) officials urged air carriers to voluntarily take steps to reduce the risk of cargo fires caused by overheated [...]
All things set for FDA case
Posted by Preston on September 22nd, 2010
Tomorrow can be a big day in the electronic cigarette industry. The court case is to determine whether electronic cigarettes are going to be regulated or labeled as “tobacco products” or as a “drug device combination”. All parties agree that the FDA has the authority to regulate electronic cigarettes. Why? Because the Congress gave the [...]
FDA vs. 5 electronic cigarette distributors
Posted by Preston on September 14th, 2010
The citizenry is taking with mixed opinions the warning letter the FDA issued to 5 different electronic cigarette distributors. The warning letter claims poor manufacturing practices (quality control) and unsubstantiated health claims (quit smoking alternative).
Posted in E-cigarette News Tags: e-cigarettes, e-juice, electronic cigarette, FDA, smoking alternative No Comments »Chile prepares new rule to prohibit sale of electronic cigarettes
Posted by Preston on August 27th, 2010
The electronic cigarette arrived in Chile about a year ago. Since then, it has offered a smoking alternative for people who want to quit smoking. Given the attractiveness of the smoking cessation product, it began to sell quickly. According to Health Minister Jaime Mañalich, while a traditional cigarette contains one to two milligrams of nicotine, [...]
Midwest Vapefest
Posted by Preston on August 6th, 2010
The Midwest Vapefest will be held at the Sheraton St. Louis City Center Hotel & Suites (400 South 14th Street St. Louis) from August 20 to August 22 2010. The Vapefest entry fee is $10 for Friday and $15 for Saturday, or you can go both days and pay $20.
Posted in E-cigarette News Tags: e-juice, electronic cigarette, Midwest Vapefest, St. Louis City No Comments »Electronic cigarettes in Colombia causes controversy
Posted by Preston on July 14th, 2010
In Colombia, the General Director of the National Cancer Institute (INC) Carlos Vicente Rada Escobar made a statement related to the electronic cigarette. He quoted the study made by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) which points out that the electronic cigarette contains nitrosamines, substances formed by nitrate. With this study, the electronic [...]
Posted in International E-cigarette News Tags: Colombia, electronic cigarette, FDA, smoking alternative No Comments »Electronic Cigarette Clinical Trial ‘END-IT’
Posted by Preston on June 24th, 2010
END-IT is the name of the six month clinical trial being done to prove the safety and effectiveness of the electronic cigarette by the Auckland University’s Clinical Trials Research Unit. They will be evaluated for continued tobacco abstinence after 6 months, as well as secondary outcomes, and for adverse events.
World Health Organization ban on Cigarette Flavors
Posted by Frank on June 22nd, 2010
The World Health Organization (WHO) has recommends a ban on the ingredients used to flavor traditional cigarettes. The reason for the flavor ban proposed by WHO is to deter youngsters from ever starting the smoking habit, attracted by candy or fruit flavors found in traditional smokes.
Posted in E-cigarette News Tags: ban, electronic cigarette, FCTC, Flavor, tobacco, World Health Organization No Comments »CASAA survey completed
Posted by Preston on June 17th, 2010
The Consumer Advocates for Smoke-free Alternatives “CASAA” has completed their survey with more than 2200 responses. The answers have been positive and this survey will be a powerful tool in pro of electronic cigarettes. This study made emphasis on e-cigarette user’s age, health effect and their tobacco use. CASAA purpose with this kind of studios [...]
