Why Were E-Cigarettes Banned? What Are the Reasons?

As more and more people begin to use electronic vaporizers, reports and news about lung diseases related to vaping have gradually emerged online. Since August of last year, the first death related to electronic vaporizers occurred in Illinois, USA, and a series of media reports have heightened public concern about electronic vaporizers.

Why Were E-Cigarettes Banned?

First, before judging whether electronic vaporizers really cause lung diseases, it is necessary to understand the components of the e-liquid in vaporizers: the e-liquid contains not only nicotine but also glycerin, propylene glycol, flavoring agents, and other common substances found in everyday items like beer, cookies, cheese, and lollipops.

What Caused Deaths from E-Cigarettes in the USA?

The FDA and other health organizations have pointed out that there is no clear evidence that electronic vaporizers are the cause of lung diseases or even deaths. The CDC found that the vast majority of patients with lung diseases had used e-liquids containing THC (tetrahydrocannabinol).

These e-liquids containing THC often have high concentrations of vitamin E acetate and other diluents added to facilitate better vaporization, and vitamin E acetate poses potential health risks, easily causing respiratory dysfunction.

It is precisely because of these non-essential elements in electronic cigarettes that some users have experienced adverse health effects. Detailed and objective explanations can be found on the official websites and media of the FDA, CDC, and other authoritative medical institutions.

For more information, click the following links:

Industrial hemp and e-cigarettes? FDA warns: may be related to numerous lung cases.

Outbreak of Lung Injury Associated with the Use of E-Cigarette, or Vaping, Products.

Purchase E-Cigarettes from Correct Channels

The e-cigarettes mentioned above that contain THC and diluents are usually purchased from unregulated channels. For your safety, RELX advises e-cigarette consumers:

1. Always purchase e-cigarettes from legitimate sales channels;

The current ban on online channels has led to the circulation of some counterfeit e-cigarette products. To ensure that RELX consumers can

purchase genuine e-cigarette products, RELX has set up customer service hotlines and nearby offline store mini-programs for purchasing inquiries;

2. After purchasing e-liquids, please verify their authenticity in a timely manner through the RELX ME APP;

We have launched a scan-to-verify feature in the RELX ME APP, allowing you to quickly identify the authenticity of the e-liquid;

3. Do not use e-cigarette products containing THC and other additives.