FDA requires new health warnings for cigarette packages and advertisements
FDA: The warnings feature textual statements with photo-realistic color images depicting some of the lesser-known, but serious health risks of cigarette smoking, including impact to fetal growth, cardiac disease, diabetes and more.
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Juul Cofounder James Monsees Is Stepping Down
Buzzfeed News: Over the last year, Juul’s fortunes have considerably declined. Its stated mission is to help adult smokers quit conventional cigarettes. But it has faced widespread criticism for helping spark the teen nicotine-vaping crisis and has struggled in the face of global regulatory scrutiny and marketing restrictions.
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FDA Warns Retailers, Manufacturers to Remove Unauthorized E-Cigarette Products from Market
FDA: Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued 22 warning letters to online and brick-and-mortar e-cigarette product retailers and manufacturers across the country who sell flavored, cartridge-based electronic nicotine delivery system (ENDS) products advising them that selling these products, which lack marketing authorization, is illegal.
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Escondido to make new anti-smoking and vaping laws
San Diego Union Tribune: Members of the Escondido City Council have taken steps to significantly strengthen anti-smoking policies by prohibiting smoking of tobacco and electronic cigarettes in virtually all public spaces and at all public events, including on sidewalks and parking lots.
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Connecticut officials launch investigation into Juul's marketing practices, health claims
CNN: Investigators are probing whether Juul illegally marketed itself as a "smoking cessation device" without approval from the US Food and Drug Administration, according to Connecticut Attorney General William Tong and the state's consumer protection commissioner, Michelle H. Seagull.
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Connecticut Health Officials Fear ‘Losing A Whole Generation’ To Vaping
WNPR: Before electronic cigarettes hit the U.S. market about 10 years ago, Connecticut was making progress in decreasing nicotine use among young people.
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State Reps. Hold Forum On Vaping
Patch.com: With a dramatic increase in the number youth vaping and vaping related injuries in the state, State Representative Jesse MacLachlan (R-35) co-hosted a panel discussion with State Senator Norm Needleman (D-33) at the Morgan School with community stakeholders to address this concern and ways everyone involved can work toward a resolution.
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Senator Richard Blumenthal seeks federal ban of flavors in vaping
The Hartford Courant: U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal called Monday for a federal ban on flavored e-cigarette products as concerns about vaping have been spreading concerning the health risks for young people.
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As federal effort to ban flavored vaping products stalls, advocates look to state
The CT Mirror: Frustrated by the Trump administration’s retreat from a pledge to ban flavored vaping products at the federal level, anti-tobacco advocates are doubling down on a push to enact a statewide prohibition in Connecticut.
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Connecticut Encouraged To Ban Flavored Vape Products Following FDA Guidance
CT News Junkie: The Food and Drug Administration’s announcement Thursday that it will ban fruit, candy, mint, and dessert flavors from small, cartridge-based e-cigarettes doesn’t go far enough according to health and policy experts.
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Connecticut Department of Public Health
In August, 2019 reports began to come in about lung injuries that were occurring in otherwise healthy patients who all reported the use of vaping products. The outbreak spread to all 50 United States, the District of Columbia, and two U.S. territories. Symptoms include shortness of breath, cough, fever, fatigue, body aches, vomiting and/or diarrhea.
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Pallone talks to students about the dangers of vaping
NJTV News: More than 6 million middle and high school students in America have admitted to vaping or smoking tobacco products in the last year. One million of them every day.
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5 Things I Wish Everyone Knew About Vaping
The Well by Northwell: At the time I started, I had no idea I was trying something habit-forming or dangerous. I’m nicotine-free now, but quitting was a lot harder than I ever would have anticipated. Here are 5 things I wish I knew before I started—things that I hope help all teens and parents avoid this danger.
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The Oral History of How Vaping Took Over One Kentucky High School
Prevention Magazine: Five students look back at how a party trick spread into bathroom stalls, bedroom hiding spots, and ultimately addiction.
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Summary of Tobacco Ordinances, Bans and Fine Structures
ProvidenceRI.gov: All vendors selling tobacco in Providence are required to have a local tobacco license in addition to the State of RI license. The license must be visibly posted in the store. Failure to obtain a license will result in a fine of $500.
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RI Health Department holds public hearing on permanent ban of flavored vape products
TurnTo10.com: Gov. Gina Raimondo signed an order in September directing the state Department of Health to implement emergency regulations to ban the sale of flavored vaping products. The emergency regulations are in effect for 120 days and can be renewed for another 60 days.
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Vape Shops Face a Choice: Close or Rebrand?
The New York Times: Faced with growing fear about the risks of vaping, New Jersey last month became the second state to adopt legislation outlawing all nicotine vaping liquids other than those flavored to taste like tobacco.
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Here’s when N.J.’s new laws on vaping and severance pay take effect
NJ.com: New Jersey became the first state to permanently ban the sale and distribution of flavored vaping products amid a national health crisis that has killed 60 people.
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New Jersey Passes Ban on Flavored Vaping Products
US News & World Report: Lawmakers say the flavors are meant to hook young people, who are using the products in increasing numbers.
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New Jersey lawmakers pass bill banning flavored vaping products
CBS News: New Jersey lawmakers on Monday approved a bill that would ban the sale of flavored vaping products. The bill passed in both the Senate and State Assembly, and now heads to Governor Phil Murphy, who has until January 21 to either sign or veto the bill.
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