In addition to the health risks that come with vaping, disposable vapes are creating a serious environmental problem.
What Are the Risks of Vaping?
E-cigarettes contain respiratory irritants such as delta-dodecalactone, menthol, and benzyl alcohol.
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The heating elements in these devices can also release cancer-causing metals like chromium and nickel.
However, not all e-cigarette products have the same health risksthey could vary by flavor.
VEA was certainly one cause, which the FDA was very effective in closing down, Pierce said.
How Are Vaping Products Regulated Now?
The FDA has only approved 23 e-cigarette products so far, 12 of which are refills.
In the U.S., legislators in New York and California have proposed to limit the sale of single-use e-cigarettes.
Environmental advocates are also calling for policies that allow for safe recycling and disposal of these products.
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