E-cigarette firms probed over health concerns by US House panel

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The U.S. House Energy and Commerce said on Wednesday it is launching a probe into the four dominant e-cigarette manufacturers, seeking information ...

WASHINGTON: Four dominant e-cigarette manufacturers face a probe into the health impacts of their products, as the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee asked on Wednesday about the firms' research and marketing practices.

Kaelan Hollon, a spokeswoman for Reynolds American, said the company is reviewing the letter and believes"minors should never use tobacco products, including vapor products." James Monsees, Juul's co-founder and chief product officer, told the panel the company's target audience is adult cigarette smokers.

 

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