October 16th, 2014
From: BB&Knowledge
Author(s): G. Ross Trindle, III
In a clear sign that the debate on the use of e-cigarettes continues, the Santa Monica City Council unanimously approved an ordinance recently restricting the use of “electronic smoking devices” in the same way as traditional cigarettes. Because two shops operated prior to the enactment, Santa Monica had to grant the businesses exemptions or “grandfather” status, which will allow in-store smoking or “vaping” to occur, also known as a legal non-conforming use. Santa Monica represents another California municipality that has, for now, decided to treat e-cigarettes the same as traditional tobacco cigarettes.
October 10th, 2014
From: The Pharmaceutical Journal
Posted by: Benedict Lam
I admit I was a Pharmacy Show virgin. This year was the first time I attended the show at the NEC Birmingham on 5 October 2014. I had asked colleagues who have attended previously on what to expect. “Plenty of exhibitors” was the most common answer I received.
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Having spoken to a few people who are veteran attendees of the Pharmacy Show, I was told that the e-cigs exhibitors have been there for a number of years, but their presence continues to grow each year.
October 2nd, 2014
From: American Pharmacists Association
FDA has proposed restrictions on the sale and distribution of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) and other vapor-inhalation tobacco products to patients younger than 18 years, and requiring the full disclosure of all ingredients on package labels for e-cigarettes and other vaporized nicotine products. On August 8, APhA submitted comments to the agency that reflected APhA members’ support of the proposed rule and offered specific feedback on FDA’s request for more information on how e-cigarettes are used.
September 24th, 2014
From: CSPnet.com
Briant offers annual review of federal, state and local tobacco issues
By Thomas A. Briant, Executive Director
MINNEAPOLIS —This annual article focuses on the big picture of tobacco legislation and regulations on the state and local levels ( click here to view Part 1, covering the federal level). So far, 2014 has proven to be even more demanding and complex than 2013 was because of the proposed deeming tobacco regulations from the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) and the significant increase in both the number and scope of proposed local tobacco ordinances.
State Tobacco Issues
September 17th, 2014
From: CSPnet.com
Annual review of federal, state and local tobacco issues
Published in Tobacco E-News
By Thomas A. Briant, Executive Director
MINNEAPOLIS — This annual report focuses on the big picture of tobacco legislation and regulations on the federal, state and local levels. So far, 2014 has proven to be even more demanding and complex than 2013 was because of the proposed deeming tobacco regulations from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the significant increase in both the number and scope of proposed local tobacco ordinances.
FDA Deeming Regulations
