TINA’S TAKE: Will FDA E-Cigarette Rules Go Up in Smoke?
May 4th, 2017
Obama-era tobacco "Deeming Rule" takes on heat as new administration reviews requirements.
Browsing the "e-cigarettes" Tag
Blu Electronic Cigarettes
February 8th, 2017
November 2016: A federal judge dismissed some of the claims – including false advertising ones – in the complaint. To
O2PUR E-Cig Marketers to Issue Consumer Refunds in Settlement
January 23rd, 2017
Consumers complained that "free" starter kits left them with unexpected charges.
O2PUR E-cig Marketer Previously Cited by Utah faces Fines
September 26th, 2016
Utah seeks hearing that executive Scott Barth violated previous agreement prohibiting misleading marketing.
Things You Should Know about E-Cigarettes
August 8th, 2016
Surgeon General calls e-cigarettes a health risk for youngsters; advocates call for tougher marketing restrictions.
Vape Shop Criteria
May 24th, 2016
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
Vape Database
May 24th, 2016
Below are misleading claims made by representatives at 15 vape shops visited by TINA.org between February-April 2016. TINA.org also reviewed
Vape Shops Clouding Issues of Safety
May 24th, 2016
Your neighborhood vape shop may not be giving you accurate information.
E-Cigs Subject to Pre-Market Approval under FDA Final Rules
May 5th, 2016
Critics say there are still gaps in regulation of marketing of vaping products.
Njoy, Njoy Kings, and OneJoy E-Cigarettes
April 18th, 2016
April 2016: Plaintiffs filed a Notice of Appeal after their amended motion for class certification was denied and a federal
Summary of Action
February 17th, 2016
In connection with the Federal Trade Commission’s proposal to conduct a study on e-cigarettes, TINA.org sent an opinion and comment
Status and Updates
February 5th, 2016
January 2017: The Utah Division of Consumer Protection enters into a Settlement Agreement that requires Scott Barth to pay the Division
Summary of Action
February 5th, 2016
In August 2014, after TINA.org filed a complaint with the Utah Attorney General and Federal Trade Commission regarding the deceptive
O2PUR Free E-Cigarette Starter Kit
February 4th, 2016
Déjà vu? TINA.org files complaint with Utah Attornery General regarding "free" and other claims.
Misleading Claims That May Sabotage Your New Year’s Resolutions
January 1st, 2016
Be wary of claims like these when making (and keeping) New Year's resolutions for 2016.
Five Pawns E-Liquids
December 2nd, 2015
In November 2015, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Five Pawns, Inc. (a manufacturer of e-liquids for electronic cigarettes) for,
FDA To Probe E-Cig Smoking Cessation Claims
November 19th, 2015
Agency's inquiry based on findings of TINA.org investigation.
FDA Urged to Move Quickly on E-Cigarette Cessation Claims
October 19th, 2015
Groups say cessation claims in apparent violation of federal law.
Watch Out for a Spate of Suspect Vaping Claims
September 28th, 2015
Some e-cigarette marketing claims just don't hold up.
