WHO has recommended regulation in E-cigarettes
In a report, World Health
Organization (WHO) has recommended regulation in E-cigarettes and the liquids
used inside them to protect the public. WHO wants e-cigarettes to be regulated
in the same way that tobacco is.
E-cigs come with their set of
problems. A recent article published in PLoS highlighted the various health
issues that E-cigs can produce.
Further more in its report, WHO points to the "great variety in the levels of toxicants and nicotine" produced by the hundreds of brands on the market - only a few of which have been studied. In the meantime, it recommends people opt for alternative nicotine replacement tools such as patches, gum and inhalers.
Further more in its report, WHO points to the "great variety in the levels of toxicants and nicotine" produced by the hundreds of brands on the market - only a few of which have been studied. In the meantime, it recommends people opt for alternative nicotine replacement tools such as patches, gum and inhalers.
The e-cigarette industry is not
against regulation, but Electronic Cigarette Industry Trade Association (ECITA)
doesn't think that the products should be regulated like tobacco products or
medicines. They argue that their product is safe, doesn’t cause any second-hand
smoking problem, etc. Moreover, they claim that e-cigs has helped the next
generation by keeping them away from normal cigarettes. They have also agreed
to self-analyaze their product, so that they can keep away problematic
substances, such as prohibited flavourings, etc. Industry sees e-cigs consumption
similar to coffee, and not smoking.
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