TINA’s Take: Juul’s ‘Make the Switch’ Campaign Violates Federal Law
May 29th, 2019
TINA.org agrees with health groups that Juul's current campaign disseminates an illegal smoking cessation claim.
Browsing the "e-cigarettes" Tag
JUUL Products
December 11th, 2018
In November 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against JUUL Labs for allegedly deceptively marketing its e-cigarettes and pods as
JUUL E-Cigarettes
November 19th, 2018
November 2018: This case was transferred to a California court. (Case No. 18-cv-6776, N. D. CA.) October 2018: A class-action
Juul
October 29th, 2018
FDA zeros in on e-cigarette company's marketing of flavors and their appeal to youth in an effort to curb underage use.
JUUL E-Cigarettes and Pods
September 20th, 2018
In August 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against JUUL Labs and PAX Labs for allegedly deceptively marketing JUUL e-cigarettes
FTC, FDA Warn Marketers of E-Liquids That Look Like Kids’ Candy
May 2nd, 2018
Agencies crack down on copycat packaging targeting minors in the e-cigarette industry.
Five Pawns E-Liquids
September 19th, 2017
April 2017: This action was voluntarily dismissed because the named plaintiffs reached a settlement agreement resolving their individual claims. The
Njoy, Njoy Kings, and OneJoy E-Cigarettes
June 29th, 2017
January 2017: The appeal was stayed pending the company’s bankruptcy proceedings. April 2016: Plaintiffs filed a Notice of Appeal after
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.
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.
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
