Vaping Faces New Trouble as Both the U.S. and India Issue Bans
Over the past two months, nearly 500 cases of vaping-related respiratory illness have been reported across the United States, with six deaths confirmed so far. The FDA, the CDC, and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration have repeatedly issued warnings
In the past two months, nearly 500 cases of respiratory diseases related to electronic cigarettes have been reported across various regions in the United States, with six deaths confirmed. The FDA, CDC, and DEA have repeatedly issued warnings about electronic cigarettes, drawing attention to their impact on youth health in several regions and even countries.
As federal health officials investigate the causes of hundreds of severe respiratory illnesses linked to the use of electronic smoking devices, Michigan has become the second state after New York to ban flavored e-cigarettes.
On the 4th of this month, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services announced the details of this ban, giving retailers (including online sellers) two weeks to comply. The banned e-cigarettes include menthol and mint-flavored products.
Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that Michigan will prohibit the use of flavored e-cigarettes, accusing related companies of using candy flavors and misleading advertising to attract youth to use e-cigarettes. New York state officials approved the ban on Tuesday.
Federal health officials have not yet identified a single e-cigarette device or ingredient responsible for the lung diseases. President Donald Trump has proposed a federal ban on flavored e-cigarettes and smoking products.
Outside the U.S., the Indian government has also expressed concern over the rapid rise of e-cigarette use among youth and its link to respiratory diseases, announcing a complete ban on e-cigarettes on September 18.
The Indian government cabinet approved this ban on Wednesday. A decree is expected to be issued soon, prohibiting all businesses related to e-cigarettes, including production, import, export, transportation, sales, distribution, storage, and advertising.
Health Minister Harsh Vardhan tweeted that possession of e-cigarettes or similar devices will be punishable by up to six months in prison, a fine of 50,000 rupees (700 USD), or both penalties.
As federal health officials investigate the causes of hundreds of severe respiratory illnesses linked to the use of electronic smoking devices, Michigan has become the second state after New York to ban flavored e-cigarettes.
On the 4th of this month, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services announced the details of this ban, giving retailers (including online sellers) two weeks to comply. The banned e-cigarettes include menthol and mint-flavored products.
Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced that Michigan will prohibit the use of flavored e-cigarettes, accusing related companies of using candy flavors and misleading advertising to attract youth to use e-cigarettes. New York state officials approved the ban on Tuesday.
Federal health officials have not yet identified a single e-cigarette device or ingredient responsible for the lung diseases. President Donald Trump has proposed a federal ban on flavored e-cigarettes and smoking products.
Outside the U.S., the Indian government has also expressed concern over the rapid rise of e-cigarette use among youth and its link to respiratory diseases, announcing a complete ban on e-cigarettes on September 18.
The Indian government cabinet approved this ban on Wednesday. A decree is expected to be issued soon, prohibiting all businesses related to e-cigarettes, including production, import, export, transportation, sales, distribution, storage, and advertising.
Health Minister Harsh Vardhan tweeted that possession of e-cigarettes or similar devices will be punishable by up to six months in prison, a fine of 50,000 rupees (700 USD), or both penalties.
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