California Smoking Laws, New FDA Regulations Complement, Instead Of Overlap, Each Other
The federal rules, which were issued one day after Gov. Jerry Brown signed the tobacco bills into law, focus on what’s in tobacco products and how new ones are brought to market. The state law is about where you can use tobacco and how it can be sold.
The Sacramento Bee:
Federal E-Cigarette Rules On Parallel Track With New California Law
On Wednesday, Gov. Jerry Brown signed a bill regulating electronic cigarettes as tobacco products. On Thursday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration unveiled its own long-awaited e-cigarette regulations. How do they differ? (White, 5/5)
KQED:
How Tobacco Actions By California And FDA Reinforce Each Other
Last night, California’s governor signed into law a package of sweeping tobacco regulations. This morning, the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) handed down its own landmark regulations on e-cigarettes. (Aliferis, 5/5)
The Associated Press:
Things To Know About California's New Tobacco, Vaping Laws
Gov. Jerry Brown, a Democrat, has signed five laws that increase California’s minimum age to buy tobacco from 18 to 21, regulate electronic cigarettes and restrict tobacco use in various other ways. Here are some things to know about the new tobacco laws. (Noon, 5/6)
The San Francisco Business Journal:
FDA'S E-Cigarette Rule Could Drive Small Businesses Out Of The Market
Federal regulation of electronic cigarettes could vaporize small businesses and enable giant tobacco companies to dominate this new industry. So contends the American Vaping Association in response to a final Food and Drug Administration rule, issued Thursday, that extends its authority to all tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, cigars, hookah tobacco and pipe tobacco. (Hoover, 5/5)
Read more coverage from national media outlets about the new sweeping FDA regulations —
The New York Times:
F.D.A. Imposes Rules For E-Cigarettes In A Landmark Move
The Wall Street Journal:
FDA To Regulate E-Cigarettes, Ban Sales To Minors
The Associated Press:
FDA Will Require E-Cigarettes And Contents To Be Reviewed
Los Angeles Times:
FDA To Begin Regulating Electronic Cigarettes
Kaiser Health News:
FAQ: How The FDA’s New Tobacco Rule Affects Consumers