Upcoming FDA Public Workshop on E-Cigarette Battery Risks and Hazards!
Wednesday, April 5, 2017
Posted by: Natalia Gromov
The FDA plans to host a two-day public workshop April 19-20, 2017, in Silver Spring, MD, to gather information and stimulate discussion on battery safety concerns (e.g., overheating, fire, explosion, other modes of failure), reducing the risk of incidents, and design parameters related to electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS), including e-cigarettes. Presentations and panelists will discuss substantive scientific information relating to hazards and risks associated with the use of batteries in ENDS. The FDA also plans to collect information on how these safety hazards and risks are communicated to consumers. A public comment session will be held on April 20, 2017, during which the FDA will accept oral comments. FDA has made a new downloadable infographic available which outlines how cigarettes are engineered.
The workshop will also be webcast live, with transcripts posted on the FDA website after the event. Seating and webcast viewing slots are limited, so early registration is recommended. Register here.
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