New FDA Regulations May Dampen E-Cigarette Business

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is looking to implement new regulations for electronic cigarettes. According to The Daily Caller, the new rules may dampen the e-cigarette industry. The new rules, which were first proposed last April, would require e-cigarette makers to submit marketing applications retroactively. Advertising would also be limited. The regulations could end up costing millions.

E-cigarettes have become increasingly popular in their time on the market. The devices are marketed as a healther alternative to smoking and as a cessation tool. While it is true that e-cigarettes eliminate many of the harmful substances in traditional cigarettes, they do not appear to come without risks. There have especially been concerns about the influence in children and adolescents, as the devices are available in various fruity flavors.

The number of children poisoned by nicotine has also increased with the rise of e-cigarettes. In April, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a study showing that use of e-cigarettes has tripled among teens. In addition to concerns that e-cigarettes could become a gateway to traditional cigarettes, there is also data lacking on long-term health effects.

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