E-cigarettes banned in WHO-ville

September 20th, 2008 by

As it turns out, the World Health Organization (WHO) isn’t condoning e-cigarette products — shockingly — as some manufacturers might like you to believe. In fact, the lawsuit flag is being waved at a few companies who brazenly plastered the organization’s name and logo across promotional material, suggesting an endorsement of the product. The WHO’s Douglas Bettcher asserts that the product is untested as a nicotine replacement therapy, stating, “If the marketers of the electronic cigarette want to help smokers quit, then they need to conduct clinical studies and toxicity analyses.” So while e-cigs might not carry the same carcinogenic risks as traditional smoking, there are still plenty of health issues surrounding liquid nicotine and all the nasty additives it’s served in… and the WHO isn’t about to let you forget it.

[Via PhysOrg]

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Ruyan keeps the e-smoking trend ablaze with Vegas e-cigar

July 13th, 2008 by

Filed under: Misc. Gadgets

Thinking of quitting cold turkey? Good on you. Finding it a bit harder than advertised? Enter Ruyan America, the same folks who delivered the e-cigarette just over a year ago. The new Vegas is based on the same concept — delivering nicotine to smokers without the harmful toxins that typically follow — yet it’s obviously shaped like a cigar. This disposal product provides around 1,800 mouthfuls of vapor and comes pre-loaded with a 16mg nicotine cartridge. Granted, Ruyan America doesn’t claim that this thing will help you quit, but those who’d like to feel suave or give it a go anyway can grab one now for $45 (or a box of five for $200).