Smoking Out E-Cigarette Ad Claims Consumer News Smoking Out E-Cigarette Ad Claims TINA.org review of more than 150 e-cigarette sites finds a wide variety of questionable claims.
Things You Should Know about E-Cigarettes Consumer News Things You Should Know about E-Cigarettes Surgeon General calls e-cigarettes a health risk for youngsters; advocates call for tougher marketing restrictions.
E-Cigarettes Hitting Teen Targets? Consumer News E-Cigarettes Hitting Teen Targets? As more teens vape, lawmakers worry about e-cig ads.
FDA Urged to Move Quickly on E-Cigarette Cessation Claims Consumer News FDA Urged to Move Quickly on E-Cigarette Cessation Claims Groups say cessation claims in apparent violation of federal law.
TINA’S TAKE: Will FDA E-Cigarette Rules Go Up in Smoke? Consumer News TINA’S TAKE: Will FDA E-Cigarette Rules Go Up in Smoke? Obama-era tobacco “Deeming Rule” takes on heat as new administration reviews requirements.
New Study Details E-Cigarette Marketing to Teens Consumer News New Study Details E-Cigarette Marketing to Teens Several lawmakers call for more federal oversight.
E-Cigarette Database Evidence E-Cigarette Database TINA.org’s analysis of the marketing and advertising claims on the websites included in this database was conducted between July-August 2015 following a routine Google search for e-cigarette companies. The list…
O2PUR Free E-Cigarette Starter Kit Ad Alert O2PUR Free E-Cigarette Starter Kit Déjà vu? TINA.org files complaint with Utah Attornery General regarding “free” and other claims.
Vapex E-Cigarette Freestarter Kit Ad Alert Vapex E-Cigarette Freestarter Kit If e-cigarettes are your thing (and we’re not saying they should be), there are many options out there. Maybe this isn’t the best one.
Ad Watchdog Issues Warning about E-Cigarette Marketing Press Release Ad Watchdog Issues Warning about E-Cigarette Marketing Review Finds Widespread Problems MADISON, CONN. September 2, 2015 — Consumers eager to try out e-cigarettes need to be wary of the flood of questionable ad claims on the Internet…
FDA Proposes to Extend its Oversight to E-Cigarettes Consumer News FDA Proposes to Extend its Oversight to E-Cigarettes Agency seeks to regulate the sale and advertising of e-cigarettes.
Fines Reduced for E-Cigarette Companies that Misled Consumers Consumer News Fines Reduced for E-Cigarette Companies that Misled Consumers TINA.org wins appeal for release of consumer complaints against the companies.
O2PUR Brands O2PUR TINA.org investigated e-cigarette company O2PUR and found that it deceptively advertised the health and financial benefits of switching to e-cigarettes, enrolled consumers in a negative option offer without properly disclosing…
E-Cigarette Criteria Consumer News E-Cigarette Criteria Health: Healthier than tobacco (also safer) Nicotine isn’t bad for you/is safe It’s only water vapor No toxins/carcinogens No second-hand smoke No negative side effects of e-cigarettes Cheaper: Cheaper than…
JUUL e-cigarette Products Class Action JUUL e-cigarette Products In August 2019, two false advertising class-action lawsuits were filed against JUUL Labs, Altria Group, and Philip Morris USA. Among other things, plaintiffs claim that the companies: Falsely advertise that…
E-Cigarette Complaints by the Numbers Consumer News E-Cigarette Complaints by the Numbers Click here for an interactive infographic on e-cigarettes.
Utah quietly slashes fines from $1.1M to $31K for online e-cigarette marketers Media Coverage Utah quietly slashes fines from $1.1M to $31K for online e-cigarette marketers Dan Harrie, The Salt Lake Tribune
State says e-cigarette company changed its name, kept deceptive marketing Media Coverage State says e-cigarette company changed its name, kept deceptive marketing Robert Gehrke, The Salt Lake Tribune
State cracks down on three e-cigarette marketers Media Coverage State cracks down on three e-cigarette marketers Mike Gorrell, The Salt Lake Tribune
FDA Bans Sale of Puff Bar E-Cigarettes, the ‘New Juul’ Consumer News FDA Bans Sale of Puff Bar E-Cigarettes, the ‘New Juul’ The disposable e-cigarette has replaced Juul as the go-to vape for minors.