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[Philippines] FDA discourages use of e-cigarettes

the so-called electronic cigarettes could actually be harmful and should not be used, Philippine health officials advised the public Friday. Aside from the absence of scientific evidence to support e-cigarettes' safety and efficacy, the device can even h
GMANews.TV (ph)
added Apr 13, 2013 16:01
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[Philippines] FDA will not register e-cigarettes

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced it will not register electronic cigarettes, or e-cigarettes, as health products ... "Wittingly or unwittingly, the electronic cigarette promotes smoking among children and the youth. It makes them less fea
Manila Bulletin (ph)
added Apr 12, 2013 04:27
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Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids Launch New Initiative to Reduce Tobacco Use

today announced an ambitious, three-year collaboration to accelerate progress in reducing tobacco use, the nation's leading cause of preventable death. This new initiative comes as the United States nears the 50th anniversary of the first Surgeon General
Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids (CTFK)
added Apr 12, 2013 00:50
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Jeff Stier: Sin Taxes Should at Least Reflect Risk

But the states aren't waiting for FDA to make the first moves. ... Some states are beginning to recognize that so long as they are going to tax tobacco and nicotine products such as E-cigarettes, they can at least have a tax structure that more accuratel
Huffington Post (blog)
added Apr 7, 2013 09:34
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[Oklahoma] Big tobacco stubs out e-cigarette competitors

Coming soon to a convenience store near you: Vuse, an electronic cigarette that delivers nicotine without the use of tobacco and is benefiting from the combined marketing power of R.J. Reynolds and state government regulators. ... the company’s lobbyi
The Daily Caller (blog)
added Apr 7, 2013 00:18
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[Massachusetts] Editorial: Trying to quit smoking just got a little easier

Now, the FDA has seen the light and will remove the time limits and the rules about cheating. With its announcement on Monday, the bureau recognized that anything that helps people to quit should be encouraged, not forbidden. Unlike many FDA moves, thi
Springfield (MA) Union-News and Sunday Republican
added Apr 5, 2013 14:47
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FDA allowing makers of nicotine gum, patches to say smokers can safely use them for longer

The Food and Drug Administration says smokers who are trying to quit can safely use over-the counter nicotine gum, patches and lozenges for longer than previously recommended in a move to help millions of Americans kick the habit.
AP - Associated Press
added Apr 2, 2013 19:33
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FDA to ease restrictions for smoking-cessation products

Smoking-cessation products contain the addictive substance nicotine but do not carry many of the other harmful chemicals found in cigarettes, chewing tobacco and snuff. The products, once available only by prescription, are now available over the counter.
The Washington Post
added Apr 2, 2013 19:31
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RIGGS: Good News: The FDA Says It Won't Kill You to Chew Nicotine Gum and Smoke a Cigarette At the Same Time - Hit & Run

None of this is news to folks who heretofore have, for reasons of both pleasure and weakness of will, mixed a fresh piece of Nicorette with a Parliament, or used Nicorette forever and ever. Writing on his blog, Reason contributor Jacob Grier calls the FD
Reason Magazine
added Apr 2, 2013 19:28
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FDA Takes Welcome Steps to Help More Smokers Quit

These labeling changes recognize that cigarette smoking is extremely addictive, and most smokers make multiple attempts to quit before they succeed. The changes will help more smokers to safely and effectively use NRT products to quit smoking. An FDA cons
Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids (CTFK)
added Apr 2, 2013 18:57
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