The Electronic Cigarette Association (ECA) is an association of private sector companies engaged in electric cigarette technologies. Member companies are involved in all sectors of the creation and promotion of electric cigarettes. ECA’s mission is to provide the tools and information necessary for policy-makers, opinion leaders, media, and private sector companies worldwide to make informed decisions about the management and use of electric cigarette technologies, particularly the most recent advances and applications. The association was founded to institute and promote industry-wide standards and a code of conduct, work to maintain sound professional practices, educate the public and policy-makers on the industry’s activities and potential, and ensure the ethical use of electric cigarette technologies.
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No wonder many see the plight of e-cigarettes as “doomed”. Did you know that Big Tobacco pays up to $500 million annually to help “fund” the FDA? (Source: Join Together) This may only be big news to those of us just tuning in. It has been a long running source of criticism of FDA/US Regulation that these “authorities” are funded by the very companies they are supposed to regulate.
This brings a little more clarity to the FDA’s position. Why should they let a new, innovative product compete with one of their main sources of bread and butter?
Think that’s ironic? Get this! Ever heard of an organization called “Tobacco Free Kids“? From their Google listing: “Working to expose Big Tobacco’s lies, the Campaign reveals the truth about the deadly effects of smoking, tobacco’s corporate public relations campaigns to convince the public that it is a reformed industry, and the advertising and marketing tactics tobacco companies use to entice youth as their new customers.” Yeah, well they’ve teamed up with Philip Morris to the tune of $3.5million to lobby for the passage of the Tobacco Bill. Tobacco Free Kids argues that is designed “for the good of the nation” when, in reality, it was designed for the good of Big Tobacco.
For those not familiar with what the “Tobacco Bill” will do, in short it will lead to a ban on alternatives to tobacco cigarettes, like electric cigarettes, without FDA approval. It will also reduce advertising so smokers will only remember the biggest, most popular brands, read: Philip Morris.
Of course, Philip Morris has a stellar history with regards to health issues and the public interest. Here are just a few examples:
•Philip Morris spent $2 million on a domestic violence program – and then $108 million on a television ad campaign to tell us about it
•While saying it doesn’t want kids to smoke, Philip Morris pressured Florida to stop some of its anti-tobacco ads, which have been among the most effective in the country.
•Philip Morris has secretly helped or funded front groups in Florida and Washington that have been fighting measures to ensure smoke-free indoor workplaces and raise cigarette taxes.
•More kids smoke Philip Morris’ Marlboro cigarettes than all other brands combined.
•Philip Morris issued a report in the Czech Republic last year that argued early smoking deaths have “positive effects” because they save the government money.
•Abroad, Philip Morris has hired underaged Marlboro girls who pass out free cigarettes to other children and sponsored concerts where cigarettes were handed to minors.
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Our battery manufacturer has identified a potential safety issue that could lead to the overcharging and rupture of the Lithium Polymer battery incorporated in your Blu Pack battery charger. This potential safety issue could cause the Blu Pack to overheat and rupture the battery case. If the battery case ruptures, it could result in combustion of the gases and create a fire hazard.
WARNING
IMMEDIATELY STOP USING YOUR BLU PACK AND DO NOT PLUG IT IN TO THE WALL CHARGER
Newly placed orders for BLu Starter Kits, individual Blu Packs and all shipments of replacement Blu Packs to existing customers will contain the new new and improved Blu Pack. Shipments of the new and improved Blu Pack will begin in approximately 4 -6 weeks. You may still charge your individual Blu Cig battery by following the instructions below.
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To charge your individual Blu Cig Battery using a wall outlet, simply plug your individual Blu Cig Battery into the USB Charger, plug the USB Charger into the Wall Charger and plug the Wall Charger into the wall outlet.
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