The FDA has for quite a while been making noises about regulating other tobacco products, including e-cigarettes. Deadlines have come and gone, and so far here we sit without any firm regulations. Turns out, there was more information about the FDA’s plans released in December. CSPNet and Troutman Sandersboth reported the administration’s regulatory agenda published on December 21st had a little Christmas present from the FDA. The agency intends to have draft regulations for public comment no later than April.
We know the FDA has already held a hearing where a lot of proponents of electronic cigarettes and harm reduction in general spoke. In fact, you still have a few more days to submit your written comments. Be sure to do that, here’s the CASAA Call to Action for details. Otherwise, hold on to your hats and glasses, folks it’s going to be a wild ride this year.
The agency intends to have eCigarettes Starter Kit draft regulations for public comment no later than April.
ReplyDeleteThe only rule which is needed for electronic cigarettes is that it should not be sold to minors, these devices are safer but that doesn't mean children can also use them.
ReplyDeleteThe AP says that the FDA’s announcement, made in a letter to stakeholders, is considered a victory for makers and distributors of e-cigarettes. The devices’ makers say e-cigarettes allow people to smoke without being exposed to the more than 4,000 chemicals in regular cigarettes. E-cigarettes have been available in the United States since 2006 and are used by several million people worldwide, the article says.automateandvalidate
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