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Proposed FDA vaping regulations are 'extensive, outdated,' AVA president says

Former U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) commissioner David Kessler drew attention last week when he said he thought Juul and other popular vaping manufacturers would be forced to leave the market under proposed FDA rules.

FDA vaping regulations will hurt consumers, independents, CASAA says

As FDA deadlines approach for regulations on electronic tobacco products, observers say the industry is in for a period of change and consolidation.

Vaping illnesses caused by illegal substances, AVA says

As more people become ill from using vaping products, government authorities are beginning to take a hard look at e-cigarettes.

Critics say the latest attempt by Congress to reign in prescription drug prices may not work

The Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act (PDPRA) is expected to work its way through Congress this fall.

Trump administration's flavored vaping ban doesn't go far enough, bipartisan group says

The Trump administration’s move to ban certain flavors of e-cigarettes and vaping devices either goes too far or doesn’t go far enough, according to those on opposite sides of the debate.

Research and Markets holds seminar on medical device obstacles

ResearchAndMarkets.com held a seminar in San Diego on Sept. 12 and 13 entitled, "Managing Your Complaints and Obstacles in Post-Market Requirements – Results from Top Medical Device Observations During an Inspection.”

FDA creating new labeling guidelines for opioid medications

The FDA has issued new draft guidance for labeling of prescription medications that could be abused, with the goal of making the risks of dependence clearer for health care providers and for patients.

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