AIHA White Paper Findings: Emissions, Exposures and Health Risks

Research indicates that e-cigarette emissions contain much more than nicotine, including aerosolized flavorings, propylene glycol, thermal degradation products and other contaminants that could present health hazards. Because e-cigarettes are a potential source of indoor air pollutants, AIHA recommends that their use in the indoor environment be restricted at this time. The FDA currently regulates only e-cigarettes that are marketed for therapeutic purposes, but has proposed a rule extending its tobacco product authorities to cover additional products such as e-cigarettes. This presentation will summarize the AIHA White Paper, along with research and regulatory and industry recommendations published subsequent to its release.