Hop-on and USAcig Comply With FDA Regulations on Flavored Tobacco
20 August 2010 - 2:25AM
Marketwired
Hop-on, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: HPNN) and USAcig, Inc. have decided to
revise their sales plan to comply with potential FDA regulations on
flavored tobacco. Within a 30 day transition period, USAcig will
eliminate all flavored electric cigarettes from the company's
product line and will only carry tobacco and menthol flavors.
The FDA in September 2009 placed the following parameters on
tobacco products:
http://www.fda.gov/TobaccoProducts/ProtectingKidsfromTobacco/FlavoredTobacco/default.htm.
Peter Michaels, CEO of USAcig, stated, "It is crucial to
anticipate the demands of the public, FDA involvement and
modifications in legislation. Although our packaging clearly states
that our products are not for sale to minors which includes
everyone under the age of 18 regardless of their state of
residence, it is still an issue for many of our competitors. Due to
a variety of factors and industry inconsistencies, I believe the
decision to only carry tobacco and menthol product flavors will put
us ahead as we continue to seek FDA approval for our electric
cigarette products."
With increased regulations on the electric cigarette industry
and the devices, USAcig is looking to the future to anticipate
future laws, bans and FDA regulations. The recent debate on
electric cigarette flavors and marketing to minors has been one of
the heated topics for e-cig companies like one of our competitors,
which has influenced USAcig as a company to revise the company's
product offerings.
Jay Pignatello, President of Hop-on, stated, "There was a recent
settlement in California that impacted one of our competitors. We
are watching the entire industry closely and have anticipated this
change. As I have previously indicated -- we are working closely
with USAcig to seek FDA approval for their product. As the main
distributor of this product, Hop-on interest in making this product
an FDA approved smoking cessation device is crucial to our gaining
a larger foothold on the market."
About USAcig, Inc.
USAcig, Inc. is the only US-based manufacturer making the actual
nicotine cartridges/products in the US. The Electric Cigarette™ is
an alternative to traditional tobacco products. It is a
battery-powered device providing inhaled doses of nicotine by
delivering vaporized water, propylene glycol, nicotine solution and
other non-carcinogens. In addition to nicotine delivery, this vapor
also provides a flavor and physical sensation similar to that of
inhaled tobacco smoke, while no tobacco, smoke, or combustion is
actually involved in its operation. USAcig, Inc. is a US-based
manufacturer of "The Electric Cigarette™" and "The Electric
Cigar™". USAcig, Inc. manufactures its cartridges in the United
States and the electronics are manufactured in China. USAcig, Inc.
also has US-based doctors on its board monitoring and supervising
medical related issues or opportunities. For more information,
visit www.USAcig.com.
About Hop-on, Inc.
Hop-on, Inc. offers multi-media services and has secured
licensing agreements from essential patent holders for GSM, CDMA
and WIFI technologies. Since its inception, known for developing
the world's first disposable cell phone, Hop-on currently remains
one of the few US-based manufacturers of cellular technology. The
Company also distributes The Electric Cigarette and the Electric
Cigar.
USAcig: Peter Michaels 1-866-331-3244 Email Contact Hop-on:
Danny Coleman 1-949-756-9008 Email Contact
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