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PayPal Warned About E-Cigarette Legal Liability
PayPal has been warned about the legal consequences of continuing to facilitate the sale of e-cigarettes — a product the FDA has ruled is “misbrand[ed],” an “unapproved new drug” and “are illegal until they are cleared,” and whose sale has been prohibited by court order in at least one state. The legal warning comes as e-cigarette advertising has reportedly been banned on Facebook, and e-cigarettes which deliver Cialis as well as nicotine are now available.
PayPal was advised that providing payment for e-cigarettes “appears to be aiding and abetting the sale of these illegal products by providing payment vehicles to Internet sites which are selling them, and doing so in interstate commerce and in possible violation of consumer protection laws in the individual states.”
PayPal was also warned that: “As the FDA and others have noted,
e-cigarettes pose a wide variety of potential dangers to users, and perhaps also to those around them, both of whom inhale a mixture of nicotine (a dangerous drug) and propylene glycol (which is used in antifreeze, and may cause respiratory tract irritation).
Thus, in addition to possible legal liability for simply facilitating the sale of an illegal product, PayPal might well be named as a defendant should an e-cigarette user or a family member claim that some medical problem was caused or exacerbated by an e-cigarette illegally sold with PayPal’s assistance.”
It appears that other business entities involved, even indirectly, with the sale of this unapproved new product are taking steps to limit their potential legal liability. Two corporations in Colorado, faced with potential charges of violating consumer protection laws, have agreed to no longer sell the “illegal” products.
www.pr-inside.com/e-cigarette-sales-banned-by-court-order-r14184 .. AND reason.com/blog/show/135190.html
Facebook has reportedly decided that “we do not allow ads for electronic cigarettes and will not allow the creation of any further Facebook Ads for this product.” www.e-cigarette-forum.com/forum/e-cigarette-news/31154-facebook- ..
Meanwhile, it also appears that at least one distributor is providing e-cigarettes designed to deliver Cialis, with or without an added nicotine kick, and apparently without the need for a prescription. www.e-cig.com/shopping/shopexd.asp?id=608
“This illustrates just one additional potential danger of permitting businesses to decide for themselves to offer drug-delivery devices to the public without any FDA review or approval,” says public interest law professor John Banzhaf, Executive Director of Action on Smoking and Health (ASH), America’s first antismoking organization. He warns that a sale-first approval-later policy allows drug sellers to use the public as guinea pigs to test the safety of the products.
Banzhaf also notes that other nicotine-delivery products — including nicotine gum, nicotine patches, nicotine sprays, and nicotine inhalers — all had to obtain FDA approval before they were permitted on the market. Other nicotine-delivery products which could not prove that they were safe — including a cigarette look-alike product named “Favor,” as well as nicotine lollipops — are not permitted to be sold.
Banzhaf’s scheduled appearance on NBC-TV Nightly News was a major factor in prompting the FDA to report that e-cigarettes contained detectable levels of known carcinogens and toxic chemicals to which users could potentially be exposed.
SEE: www.pr-inside.com/fda-ignores-major-dangers-of-e-cigarettes-r140 ..
The FDA said the toxic chemicals included diethylene glycol, “an ingredient used in antifreeze, [which] is toxic to humans”; “certain tobacco-specific nitrosamines which are human carcinogens”; and that “tobacco-specific impurities suspected of being harmful to humans - anabasine, myosmine, and β-nicotyrine - were detected in a majority of the samples tested.” www.pr-inside.com/fda-to-regulate-e-cigarettes-as-toxins-r140360 .. AND www.fda.gov/NewsEvents/PublicHealthFocus/ucm173146.htm
In addition to these known dangers, there are many other potential dangers which have not yet been evaluated by the FDA, and which may be even more serious. These include possible contamination, smokers who otherwise would quit instead remaining addicted to nicotine, the deadly danger nicotine inhalation can pose for people with risk factors for heart attacks, the propensity of inhaled nicotine to sustain or even trigger an addiction, the worry that youngsters will use e-cigarettes as “training wheels” on the way towards cigarette smoking, and the potential risks to those around e-cigarette users — including infants and young children, the elderly, those with existing medical problems, etc. — who will be exposed to the exhaled vapors containing nicotine and propylene glycol.
ASH, which served the legal notice on PayPal, had earlier warned credit card companies about their facilitation of the illegal sales of cigarettes over the Internet.
ash.org/creditorltr.html
Then ASH wrote to the attorneys general of the 50 states asking them to take legal action. The result was a legal crackdown on companies facilitating the illegal sale of cigarettes on the Internet. ash.org/agtaxletter.html AND ash.org/no-smoking/nov05/11-10-05-1.html
“Companies which facilitate the sale of a product determined by the FDA to be “illegal,” and which has such a large number of known and potential health dangers, should either discontinue their support or be prepared to face the legal consequences,” warns Prof. Banzhaf.
PROFESSOR JOHN F. BANZHAF III
Professor of Public Interest Law and Executive Director
Action on Smoking and Health (ASH)
America’s First Antismoking Organization
2013 H Street, NW, Washington, DC 20006, USA
(202) 659-4310 // (703) 527-8418 // ash.org
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FDA and Public Health Experts Warn About Electronic Cigarettes
For Immediate Release: July 22, 2009
Media Inquiries: Siobhan DeLancey, 301-796-4668, siobhan.delancey@fda.hhs.gov
Consumer Inquiries: 888-INFO-FDA
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced that a laboratory analysis of electronic cigarette samples has found that they contain carcinogens and toxic chemicals such as diethylene glycol, an ingredient used in antifreeze.
Electronic cigarettes, also called “e-cigarettes,” are battery-operated devices that generally contain cartridges filled with nicotine, flavor and other chemicals. The electronic cigarette turns nicotine, which is highly addictive, and other chemicals into a vapor that is inhaled by the user.
These products are marketed and sold to young people and are readily available online and in shopping malls. In addition, these products do not contain any health warnings comparable to FDA-approved nicotine replacement products or conventional cigarettes. They are also available in different flavors, such as chocolate and mint, which may appeal to young people.
Public health experts expressed concern that electronic cigarettes could increase nicotine addiction and tobacco use in young people. Jonathan Winickoff, M.D., chair of the American Academy of Pediatrics Tobacco Consortium and Jonathan Samet, M.D., director of the Institute for Global Health at the University of Southern California, joined Joshua Sharfstein, M.D., principal deputy commissioner of the FDA, and Matthew McKenna, M.D., director of the Office of Smoking and Health for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, to discuss the potential risks associated with the use of electronic cigarettes.
“The FDA is concerned about the safety of these products and how they are marketed to the public,” said Margaret A. Hamburg, M.D., commissioner of food and drugs.
Because these products have not been submitted to the FDA for evaluation or approval, at this time the agency has no way of knowing, except for the limited testing it has performed, the levels of nicotine or the amounts or kinds of other chemicals that the various brands of these products deliver to the user.
The FDA’s Division of Pharmaceutical Analysis analyzed the ingredients in a small sample of cartridges from two leading brands of electronic cigarettes. In one sample, the FDA’s analyses detected diethylene glycol, a chemical used in antifreeze that is toxic to humans, and in several other samples, the FDA analyses detected carcinogens, including nitrosamines. These tests indicate that these products contained detectable levels of known carcinogens and toxic chemicals to which users could potentially be exposed.
The FDA has been examining and detaining shipments of e-cigarettes at the border and the products it has examined thus far meet the definition of a combination drug-device product under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. The FDA has been challenged regarding its jurisdiction over certain e-cigarettes in a case currently pending in federal district court. The agency is also planning additional activities to address its concerns about these products.
Health care professionals and consumers may report serious adverse events (side effects) or product quality problems with the use of e-cigarettes to the FDA’s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program either online, by regular mail, fax or phone.
- Online: http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/default.htm
- Regular Mail: use postage-paid FDA form 3500 available at: http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/HowToReport/DownloadForms/default.htm and mail to MedWatch, 5600 Fishers Lane, Rockville, MD 20852-9787
- Fax: (800) FDA-0178
- Phone: (800) FDA-1088
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ONLY $29.98 - Black Joye510 E-Cigarette Starter Kit ( 2 Manual Switch E.Cig)
ONLY $29.98 - Black Joye510 E-Cigarette Starter Kit ( 2 Manual Switch E.Cig)
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The Black Joye510 is probably the best Electronic Cigarette currently available anywhere in the world, it is the latest in a long line of products from JOYTECH one of the worlds premier designers and manufacturers of Electronic Cigarettes.
We have given the user additional flexibility by adding 2 x Manual Battery.
As its name suggest the Joye510 harnesses great power in both its batteries and atomizers, add to this is superior cartridge capacity and you have the ultimate Electronic vaporising device. Take a look for yourself not only does the Joye510 perform fantastically it also looks like a million dollars.
Battery Power: 180mAh Battery can continuously be smoked for 200 inhalations.
This kit comes fully complete for a new user in a presentation box which consists of:
• 2 x Black lithium batteries Blue LED (2 Manual)
• 2 x Black Atomisers
• 1 x Charger
• 1 x Power Line
• 5 x Atomized Cartridges (Pre-filled)
• 1 x Instruction manual
Joye 510 QuickStart Guide
PLEASE READ BEFORE USING YOUR ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE
:: Joye 510 Quick Start Guide :: Initial Charging:Each battery must be charged for 8 hours prior to using. After the initial 8 hours, use your electronic cigarette for 20 minutes, and then charge for another hour. You only need to do this once. This ensures better performance from your electronic cigarette.
Atomizer Break in Period:The atomizer has a factory primer on it. Some users find that it has an unpleasant taste at first. However, please note that this is only temporary. Top your cartridge off with your own e-juice as soon as possible to mask the taste.
Your 510 Manual Switch Battery:The manual battery switch is not to be depressed for longer than 5 seconds; engaging the switch for longer than 5 seconds may reduce the atomizer life.
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Matte Black Joye510 Starter Kit (2 Manual Switch Batteries Mini E-Cigarette)
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Black Joye510 E-Cigarette Starter Kit ( 2 Manual Switch E.Cig)
http://www.e-cigarette-mart.com/black-joye510-ecigarette-starter-kit-2-manual-switch-ecig-p-121.html
The Black Joye510 is probably the best Electronic Cigarette currently available anywhere in the world, it is the latest in a long line of products from JOYTECH one of the worlds premier designers and manufacturers of Electronic Cigarettes.
We have given the user additional flexibility by adding 2 x Manual Battery.
As its name suggest the Joye510 harnesses great power in both its batteries and atomizers, add to this is superior cartridge capacity and you have the ultimate Electronic vaporising device. Take a look for yourself not only does the Joye510 perform fantastically it also looks like a million dollars.
Battery Power: 180mAh Battery can continuously be smoked for 200 inhalations.
This kit comes fully complete for a new user in a presentation box which consists of:
• 2 x Black lithium batteries Blue LED (2 Manual)
• 2 x Black Atomisers
• 1 x Charger
• 1 x Power Line
• 5 x Atomized Cartridges (Pre-filled)
• 1 x Instruction manual
Each battery must be charged for 8 hours prior to using. After the initial 8 hours, use your electronic cigarette for 20 minutes, and then charge for another hour. You only need to do this once. This ensures better performance from your electronic cigarette.
Atomizer Break in Period:The atomizer has a factory primer on it. Some users find that it has an unpleasant taste at first. However, please note that this is only temporary. Top your cartridge off with your own e-juice as soon as possible to mask the taste.
Your 510 Manual Switch Battery:The manual battery switch is not to be depressed for longer than 5 seconds; engaging the switch for longer than 5 seconds may reduce the atomizer life.
We are here to support you after your product purchase. If you need assistance, please email us using the contact form. Our commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
Black DSE801 Classic Pen Style Electronic Cigarette Starter Kit
Black DSE801 Classic Pen Style Electronic Cigarette Starter Kit
The Black DSE801 Classic Pen Style Electronic Cigarette has a Blue Neon light that glows when smoked. This makes it the ideal companion for a smokers nights out.
As with all Classic Pen Style’s, the cartridges outperform all other models with an equivalent life span of 15-20 real cigarettes per cartridge.
Our new Black DSE801 Classic Pen Style Electronic Cigarette is more than just a Cigarette Replacement; it’s a fashion statement, a truly fantastic looking E.Cig.
Buy the best Electronic cigarette on the market from the China leading Electronic Cigarette Supply Company.
This fully CHIP Compliant DSE801 Electronic Cigarette kit comes fully complete for a new user in a presentation box which consists of:
- 1 x Black Atomizer
- 2 x Rechargeable Batteries with Motorola Microprocessors in Black with Blue LED indicator lights
- 1 x Wall Charger with USA/Europe/UK plug adapter
- 5 x Prefilled Cartridges of Mixed Nicotine levels
- 1 x User Manual
*We count our Business Day as Monday to Friday.
GuaranteeThis item come with a 7-Day Guarantee (except cartridges and atomizers). Purchasers should be aware that our Atomizers and Rechargable Batteries, although made to the highest quality are functional devices that may fail or degrade over a period of time, especially if in constant use. Many users of the Electronic Cigarette also purchase ’spare’ Atomizers and Batteries prior to completing their purchases at Checkout.
Our Rechargable batteries contain micro-electronic circuitry and micro-proccessors and users should store and handle these items with special care. We advise users not to store with metallic or magnatised objects or electronic transmitting devices, like keys and mobile phones, therefore extending their lifespan of functional use.
Return PolicyNO MONEY BACK GUARANTEE
Please note the original and return shipping and handling charge will NOT be refunded or reimbursed under all circumstances.
Exceptions:
For hygienic reasons we DO NOT offer exchange or refund on cartridges and Atomizer.
Return Method:
Please include a copy of your original invoice with your return order. Please include a brief note on the invoice if you have any additional information or comments that you would like to provide.
To return your order, simply send us an e- mail for the most convenient shipping method
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Refill Liquid - E-Liquid - Electronic Cigarette / E-Cigarette / Electronic Cigar / E-Cigar / Refill Liquid for all cartridges of e-cirgarettes and e-cigars. The refill-bottle can be acquired in sizes of 10, 20, 30 or 50 ml.
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Refill Liquid - E-Liquid - Electronic Cigarette / E-Cigarette / Electronic Cigar / E-Cigar / Refill Liquid for all cartridges of e-cirgarettes and e-cigars. The refill-bottle can be acquired in sizes of 10, 20, 30 or 50 ml.
Selection: Strong (18mg) -Medium (15mg) - Light (11mg) - Without nicotine (0mg)
We are offering our refill-liquid in 40 different tastes:Fruit-Mix, Almond, Amaretto, Apple, Banana, bitter almond, Brandy, Cacao, Cocoa, Coffee-Espresso, Caramel, chocolate, Chocolate-dream, Citron, Cinnamon, Cherry,
Egg liqueur, Eucalyptus, Ginger
Grape, Grapefruit, Hazelnut, Irish Cream, Lemon, Lime, Maracuja, Marzipan, MB Tabac, Marzipan, Menthol,
Muskat, Nutmeg, Orange, Peach, Peppermint, Raspberry, Rose, Rum, Star-Anise, Strawberry, Tobaco, Tobaco-Pipe
Toffee, Vanilla, Zimt,
All refill-liquids offered by our Liquid-Shop are mixed in a Spanish pharmacy. Natural ethereal oils or artificial flavours are added.
Ingredients:
1% alcohol, propylene-glycol, tobacco excerpt, acetyl pyrazine (flavours from rye bread), flavours and ethereal oils
Important:
Please do not mix or change our refill-liquids, because it could cause health damage or damage to the electronical system.
Tags: 20, 30 or 50 ml., E-Cigar, E-Cigarette, e-liquid, Electronic Cigar, Electronic Cigarette, Refill Liquid, Refill Liquid, Refill Liquid for all cartridges of e-cirgarettes and e, The refill-bottle can be acquired in sizes of 10
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Black DSE103 Mini Electronic Cigarette Starter Kit (Super Mini E-Cigarette)
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This starter kit includes everything you need to start your healthier smoking life. Our Electronic Cigarette is only 10cm in length, giving you a true resemblance to a traditional cigarette.
Included in this starter kit:
1x Electronic Cigarette
1x Additional Battery
1x Wall Charger
6x Assorted Cartridges
1x User’s Manual
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Black DSE801 Classic Pen Style Electronic Cigarette Starter Kit
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Add one Spare Atomizer ( +US$9.00 ) (+0.02kg)
Add one Spare Battery ( +US$13.00 ) (+0.03kg) Add one Car Charger Plug ( +US$3.00 ) (+0.06kg) Add one Carrying Case (Black) ( +US$7.00 ) (+0.1kg) Add one USB Charger ( +US$9.00 ) (+0.09kg)- Shipping Weight: 0.46kg
Product Description
The Black DSE801 Classic Pen Style Electronic Cigarette has a Blue Neon light that glows when smoked. This makes it the ideal companion for a smokers nights out.
As with all Classic Pen Style’s, the cartridges outperform all other models with an equivalent life span of 15-20 real cigarettes per cartridge.
Our new Black DSE801 Classic Pen Style Electronic Cigarette is more than just a Cigarette Replacement; it’s a fashion statement, a truly fantastic looking E.Cig.
Buy the best Electronic cigarette on the market from the China leading Electronic Cigarette Supply Company.
This fully CHIP Compliant DSE801 Electronic Cigarette kit comes fully complete for a new user in a presentation box which consists of:
Black DSE103 Mini Electronic Cigarette Starter Kit (E-Cigarette)
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This starter kit includes everything you need to start your healthier smoking life. Our Electronic Cigarette is only 10cm in length, giving you a true resemblance to a traditional cigarette.
Included in this starter kit:
1x Electronic Cigarette
1x Additional Battery
1x Wall Charger
6x Assorted Cartridges
1x User’s Manual
We also include a 180-day warranty with your purchase. All defective parts will be replaced for free during this period.
30ml E-liquid for all types of Electronic Cigarette
Refill your own cartridges with this E.Liquid.
Each container comes in a 15 ml plastic bottle, along with a drop dispenser, to allow you the ability, to recycle and refill your empty cartridges.
This E.Liquid flavour is available in different Nicotine levels, for all types of electronic cigarette, cigar and pipe.
Select Nicotine Strength Level (milligrams)
Nicotine Level
XVHigh =36 mg
VHigh = 24 mg
High = 18 mg
Medium = 14 mg
Low = 11 mg
Zero = 0 mg
We can produce according your needs example : 1mg 3mg 7 mg 10mg 15mg ect.
Our nicotine fluids are sourced from one of the world’s premier suppliers of E.Smoking Liquid, we stock over 30 popular different flavours each having a rich distinct taste. To use, you drop 3-4 droplets onto a dry Electronic Cigarette Cartridge then replace the cartridge back into your atomizer and smoke it as you normally would.
The main BENEFITS of using nicotine fluid over the ready filled cartridge, is that an 8ml bottle should give you the equivalent of 50 ready filled cartridges, or nearly 200 cartridges using our new 30ml bottle, this makes using fluid very economical. It also allows you to try different flavours without breaking the bank..
The Electronic Cigarette fluid does not produce tobacco smoke or smoke of any kind. It produces a flavoured vapor primarily made up of water and other ingredients; these are generally regarded as safe.
Please note: Do not re-use used cartridges as soon as any part of the cartridge gauze goes from a white colour to a brown colour.
Please be advised that nicotine is extremely addictive.
It is recommended that people who are under the age of 18 years, have a demonstrated sensitivity to nicotine, pregnant or breastfeeding, or who have unstable heart conditions, should discuss the use of any Electronic Nicotine Delivery devices device with a doctor or nurse before starting
Flavors:
Rose, Chocolate, Health Pear, Peach, Cherry, Strawberry, Pineapple,, Apple, Lemon, Menthol, Grapefruit, Sweet Wine, Licorice, Coconut, Black Tea, Banana, Almond, Orange, Grape, Melon, Clove, Rum, Coffee, Dr. Pepper, Coca de C, Egg white, Kiwi, Reth Pull ( el toro), Cream, Juicy Peach, Brandy, Watermelon, Green Tea, Mango, Vanilla, Mandarin, Korea Tobacco, Pepthesi cola, Litchi, Fennel, RY 01/02/03/04, Hilton, 555, Camel, Cigar, Mboro, Tobacco, China, Virginia, DK-TAB, French Pipe, Blended, Mild Seven, Whinstons, Oriental Tobacco, Turkish Blended, Turkey, Cappuccino, Flavorless, Double mint, Turbo-Smog, Virgin, Mint, Menthol, Spearmint, Caramel, Fresh breath, Esmoker, Powerstuff, flavorless
Above different flavors for choice: each favor must choose 10 packs
Note:
Please choose a flavor provided, if you want to choose another flavor, you can contact us directly. The minimum order quantity for flavors not provided by us is 100 units.
