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E-cigarettes are battery operated devices that contain nicotine, but not tobacco, and produce vapor instead of smoke. Some claim they are safer than regular cigarettes; others say they are dangerous for different reasons and a gateway to smoking the real thing. For the first time since e-cigarettes appeared in the U.S. in 2006, the FDA said Thursday that it …

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration proposed rules on Thursday that would ban the sale of e-cigarettes to anyone under 18, but would not restrict flavored products, online sales or advertising, which public health advocates say attract children. The long-awaited proposal, which would subject the $2 billion industry to federal regulation for the first time, is …

The Food and Drug Administration will propose sweeping new rules on Thursday that for the first time would extend its regulatory authority from cigarettes to electronic cigarettes, popular nicotine delivery devices that have grown into a multibillion-dollar business with virtually no federal oversight or protections for American consumers. The regulatory blueprint, with broad implications for public health, …

In Hollywood movie scripts, a narrative based on guilt by association might make a compelling story line. But it is a lousy way to make policy – and that is what the Los Angeles CityCouncil is being asked to do regarding electronic cigarettes. A proposed ordinance in the City Council would impose restrictions on e-cigarette use in …

We see symbols and their power at work in the recent controversy surrounding the effort to extend bans on smoking to the electronic cigarette. An e-cigarette is no more a cigarette than a chocolate cigarette is. But — as with the case of toy guns — this doesn’t mean they are any less dangerous. Josh Moskowitz, who is director of …

Victory Electronic Cigarettes Corporation (ECIG) today announced that Elliot B. Maisel, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of FIN Branding Group will join the Board of Directors of Victory Electronic Cigarettes Corporation as Vice-Chairman and Lead Director. Elliot B. Maisel brings a long history of business success to the group. Previously, Mr. Maisel served as the Chairman …

  The electronic-cigarette business only turned on its little blue lights within the last few years, and already there’s consolidation afoot as big tobacco brands pour money into the burgeoning niche. Two smaller startups, Victory Electronic Cigarettes and FIN Branding Group, announced a merger, which comes on the heels of Victory’s purchase of Vapestick, a relatively …

A group of Washington Democrats are pushing to ban the use of electronic cigarettes on the grounds of the U.S. Capitol, according a report Wednesday. “Given preliminary (federal) research finding harmful chemicals present in e-cigarettes, measures should be taken to ensure that the public is equally protected from the potential dangers posed by e-cigarettes and …

Marlboro maker Altria Group Inc. says it is buying electronic cigarette company Green Smoke Inc. for about $110 million. The Richmond, Va.-based owner of Philip Morris USA said Monday that the transaction is expected to close in the second quarter. he deal with Altria’s Nu Mark subsidiary also includes up to $20 million in incentive …

Add Chicago to the growing list of cities that now include electronic cigarettes in their smoking bans. In a 45-to-4 vote, the Chicago City Council approved a measure to prohibit the use of e-cigarettes in restaurants, bars and most other indoor public places in the city. The measure also requires retailers to sell e-cigarettes from behind the …