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
FDA NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release: July 22, 2009
Media Inquiries: Siobhan DeLancey, 301-796-4668, siobhan.delancey@fda.hhs.gov
Consumer Inquiries: 888-INFO-FDA
FDA and Public Health Experts Warn About Electronic Cigarettes
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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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
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Guarantee
This 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 Policy
NO 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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Ebay auctions selling the e-cigarette
Buy the electronic cigarette on ebay!
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The Ruyan Vegas E-cigar
RUYAN NO.1 - The Ruyan Vegas E-cigar
Awarded Most Marketable New Product at the 2008 Tobacco Plus Expo
The Ruyan Vegas is a revolutionary product and new to the world of electronic smoking substitutes/cigarettes alternatives. At five and one-half inches in length with a circumference of approximately 50 ring size, the Ruyan Vegas looks and feels like a premium traditional cigar.
RUYAN NO.1 - The Ruyan Vegas E-cigar
Awarded Most Marketable New Product at the 2008 Tobacco Plus Expo
The Ruyan Vegas is a revolutionary product and new to the world of electronic smoking substitutes/cigarettes alternatives. At five and one-half inches in length with a circumference of approximately 50 ring size, the Ruyan Vegas looks and feels like a premium traditional cigar.
It’s disposable. The Ruyan Vegas is a disposable product that features 1800 mouthfuls of vapor- the vapor equivalent to the amount of mouthfuls of smoke commonly measured in a full carton of cigarettes. A user will find that it will last as long as a carton of cigarettes if they use it to replace their traditional smoking activity. Otherwise, customers who use the Ruyan Vegas in places that they cannot or would not smoke, report that the Ruyan Vegas lasts three to four weeks.
It’s convenient. The Ruyan Vegas comes fully charged, with a 16 mg nicotine cartridge pre-installed. Simply, depress the end of the cigar that goes in the mouth, i.e. the mouthpiece, closing the small gap that exists between the mouthpiece and the body of the Ruyan Vegas and it’s ready to go. It also stores easily and can be carried upright, mouthpiece up, in a pocket or briefcase.
It’s affordable. The Ruyan Vegas is generally offered at a price well below the cost of one carton of traditional cigarettes, yet can be compared to a carton of cigarettes when you consider that it provides 1800 mouthfuls of vapor – roughly the same amount of “puffs” provided by 10 packages of cigarettes for the average traditional smoker.
And, like the Ruyan E-cigarette, the Ruyan Vegas produces no second hand smoke and can be used where individuals cannot smoke by law, regulation or common courtesy.
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Ruyan America to Introduce New Ruyan Vegas E-cigar at 2008 Tobacco Expo
Product First Disposable in Ruyan Family of Smoking Substitutes/Cigarette Alternatives
MINNEAPOLIS, MN. – Ruyan America, Inc. announced today that it will be introducing the Ruyan Vegas E-cigar at the 2008 Tobacco Plus Expo to be held April 24th and 25th at the Las Vegas Convention Center.
The Ruyan Vegas looks and feels like a premium cigar, five and one-half inches in length with a 50 ring circumference. The Ruyan Vegas uses the same technology as the Company’s E-cigarette, a microchip, airflow sensor, ultrasonic atomizer and nicotine cartridges to produce a vapor that provides its user with the experience of smoking, without producing dangerous second hand smoke and without endangering the health of associates or bystanders. However, unlike the E-cigarette, the Ruyan Vegas is designed to be used and then disposed of; with each of the E-cigars having approximately 1800 mouthfuls of vapor, nearly the equivalent vapor to the mouthfuls of smoke produced in a carton of conventional cigarettes.
Alexander Chong, Chief Executive Officer of Ruyan America, stated, “The new Ruyan Vegas is an exciting addition to our family of products. Users will find it convenient and easy to use. Additionally, retailers and distributors will find that the product’s price point, consumer appeal and aesthetics will significantly enhance their product offerings in the cigarette alternative category.”
Ruyan America, Inc is a US-based joint venture partner of Ruyan Holdings Ltd of Hong Kong. Ruyan America’s Chairman, Mr. Hon Lik, is the inventor and patent holder of the E-cigarette and the atomizing technology that is critical to it, the E-cigar and the E-pipe. These products, varieties of replacement cartridges and their accessories are designed, manufactured and sold for the cigarette replacement/smoking substitution market. They allow smokers to satisfy their cravings for nicotine in places and situations where they otherwise cannot smoke by law, regulation or common courtesy. Ruyan is the only manufacturer of E-cigarette pursuant to Mr. Hon’s patents and Ruyan America is the only Company providing E-cigarettes, E-cigars, E-pipes, their cartridges and accessories to distributors and retailers in concert with safety test results, product liability insurance, detailed ingredient lists, documentation of proprietary intellectual property and the support of a $4 million Direct Response Television campaign.
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Ruyan America, Inc. Enters into Agreement with Nashville-based Nathan & James Group
MINNEAPOLIS, MN. – Ruyan America, Inc. announced today that it has entered into an agreement with Nathan & James Group LLC, Nashville, TN, under which Nathan & James will develop and make available via Direct Response Television, i.e. infomercials, the Ruyan E-cigarette and its replacement cartridges in the United States. This arrangement is an exclusive arrangement wherein Ruyan and NJG will cooperate closely, working with leaders in the Direct Response industry and leaders in their allied businesses- telemarketing, fulfillment, payment process and shipping.
Alexander Chong, CEO, Ruyan America, stated, “We are pleased to enter into this agreement. NJG has assembled a dynamic and effective team. Additionally, they have identified serious and successful partners who will make DRTV a successful venue for our products.”
Llyn Patterson, partner at Nathan & James, commented, “We’re excited to make today’s announcement. Our research indicates that the E-cigarette can and will be successfully introduced and sold via direct television channels. We look forward to working with Ruyan America and our other partners to make this a mutually beneficial partnership.”
Ruyan America, Inc is a US-based joint venture partner of Ruyan Holdings Ltd of Hong Kong. Ruyan America’s Chairman, Mr. Hon Lik, is the inventor and patent holder of the E-cigarette and the atomizing technology that is critical to it, the E-cigar and the E-pipe. These products, varieties of replacement cartridges and their accessories are designed, manufactured and sold for the cigarette replacement/smoking substitution market. They allow smokers to satisfy their cravings for nicotine in places and situations where they otherwise cannot smoke by law, regulation or common courtesy. Ruyan is the only manufacturer of E-cigarette pursuant to Mr. Hon’s patents and Ruyan America is the only Company providing E-cigarettes, E-cigars, E-pipes, their cartridges and accessories and accessories to distributors and retailers in concert with safety test results, product liability insurance, detailed ingredient lists, documentation of proprietary intellectual property and the support of a $4 million Direct Response Television campaign.
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Now Available…Flavors for Your e-Cigarette
For those who have been looking for some flavor in your electronic cigarette, you can now buy your nicotine refills with a hint of taste. Flavors available include: Regular (tobacco), Marlboro, Mint, Apple, Chocolate, and Strawberry. You can pick your nicotine level and the flavor you want for your electronic cigarette set that comes with additional refills, or if you already have your e-cigarette, pick the flavor of your cartridge refills.
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Mini ECigarette For Sale
Well after a bit of work and re-organization we are proud to offer reduced pricing on all of our products, including our newest quit smoking product; the mini e-cigarette. This little guy is about the same size as a regular cigarette and much easier to hold and use. We hope to get a video of one up very soon. Visit the mini ecigarette shop to purchase
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The e-Cigarette
I am quite excited to see if this new electronic device out of China will be a successful replacement to the tar filled cigarettes I currently smoke. Quitting smoking may be a matter of chewing gum for some, but not this smoker. I believe one mental block to quitting is the “something to do” factor. I’ve smoked for 15 years now and I am only 29. I have my body and mind trained to smoke. The action seems to be as addictive as the nicotine. So, I hope this new electronic cigarette will be a relatively healthy replacement. I’ll keep you posted….one is on the way.
