E-cigarettes to be regulated
Electronic cigarettes are to be classed as medicines under new proposals to tighten up the regulation of nicotine-containing products.
Decision due on e-cigarette regulation in UK
A decision is due this morning on whether the UK will regulate electronic cigarettes.
As it stands the devices are only covered by general product safety regulation but the government will announce today whether they will fall under the remit of the MHRA medical regulator.
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Everything you need to know about e-cigarettes
E-cigarettes are set to be classified as "medicines" in a bid to tighten up regulation. But what are e-cigarettes and are they safe to use?
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E-cigarettes to be regulated after reliability doubts
The MHRA says e-cigarette nicotine levels can vary from from batch to batch, casting doubt on how useful they are to those aiming to quit.