FDA Releases New E-Cigarette Regulations Following Exploding E-Cig Lawsuit Filings

May 24, 2016 – – LipsigLawyers.com reports on a recent article from Teen Vogue discussing important new rules released by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regarding e-cigarette use. Minors under the age of 18 have been ordered unable to purchase e-cigarettes or hookah tobacco since May 5 of 2016.

These new rules were reported to be in effect 90 days after this ruling. Prior to this, those under 18 were able to purchase e-cigarettes, hookah tobacco, or cigars. Now, purchasers will be required to show ID proving that they are over 18. Under these rules, free samples and tobacco sale from vending machines will be outlawed (unless the machines are located in an adults-only venue).

In a statement from the FDA, it was indicated that these rules were implemented to, “prevent misleading claims by tobacco product manufacturers, elevate the ingredients of tobacco products and how they are made, as well as communicate their potential risks.”

Under the new provisions, e-cigarette manufacturers will be required to report the ingredients of their products, (even those which are potentially harmful,) and will undergo premarket reviews and have to become authorized by the FDA, which will provide health warnings on the product packaging.

The Teen Vogue article reports that “e-cigarette use has skyrocketed among teens over the last five years; a recent survey showed use increased among high-schoolers from 1.5% to 16% between 2011 and 2015, with about 3 million middle and high schoolers reporting e-cigarette use in 2015.

Recent reports of exploding e-cigarettes have caused increased controversy surrounding an already controversial product. The article discusses a 17-year-old from Ogden, New York who required hospitalization after suffering injuries to his soft palate, lip, and hand following an alleged e-cigarette explosion. As e-cigarette use has increased, so have reports much like this one.

Attorney Marc Freund of Lipsig, Shapey, Manus & Moverman is currently helping several clients pursue legal action following reported e-cigarette explosion injuries. He encourages anyone who has also suffered from e-cigarette damage to investigate their legal rights, and notes that these individuals may be entitled to significant compensation. To assist these individuals, Attorney Freund is now offering free legal consultations.

To request additional information on this topic, or to ask questions, please contact Attorney Marc Freund of Lipsig, Shapey, Manus & Moverman by calling 877-711-9545.

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