Document ID: FDA-2014-N-0189-7655
Agency: fda
Document Type: Supporting & Related Material
Title: 
Posted Date: 2014-06-18T04:00Z

Comment Info: =================

General Comment:Electronic Cigarettes have had not only a positive affect on my own life but those around me as well.  These devices were the only thing capable of getting me off of a pack and a half of cigarettes per day.  I have quit smoking for nearly two years now and vaping is the sole reason why.  Electronic Cigarettes have been able to help the heaviest of smokers to become tobacco free.  Vegetable Glycerine, Propolyne Glycol and the natural flavorings used in quality e- liquid are not dangerous for human consumption and are consumed every day by anybody who shops at a grocery store or uses an asthma inhaler. Although nicotine is addictive, that is not the harmful part of cigarettes.  the tar and additives within a traditional cigarette are what kills people.  statistically speaking, nicotine is only as harmful as a cup of coffee.  Electronic Cigarettes are beneficial for those who are looking to quit smoking and have the highest success rate of anything previous.  I do not disagree with regulation.  However, the regulation proposed would destroy small business while increasing price and decreasing product quality in this industry due to the taxes set forth for FDA approval.  These devices should not be classified as tobacco.  Nicotine is not found in every liquid.  additionally, smoking cessation gum and patches are not classified as tobacco and they deliver nicotine as well. to class electronic cigarettes in the same category as traditional cigarettes is not only inaccurate,but the taxes applied have the ability to close businesses and adversely affect the economy as a whole.  

A 75 day comment period is insufficient time for the vaping industry and the wider vaping community to comment on the proposed deeming regulations. I would respectfully request that the period for comment be extended to 180 days