Exclusive-Nicotine-like chemicals in U.S. vapes may be more potent than nicotine, FDA says
LONDON - Nicotine alternatives used in vapes being launched in the U.S. and abroad, such as 6-methyl nicotine, may be more potent and addictive than nicotine itself, though the scientific data remains incomplete, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and independent researchers.
"This problem is now spreading," Altria said in the letter, flagging the emergence of nicotine analogues. It cited SPREE BAR, a vape launched in October by Charlie's Holdings Inc that uses 6-methyl nicotine.
Three academic researchers told the news agency that current studies of 6-methyl nicotine are too limited to draw definite conclusions on the health impact or to what degree it is addictive. SPREE BAR promises users 6,000 puffs from each device and offers fruity flavours including"blue razz ice" and"creamy melon", according to its website.
"The only... protest I would hear about people not wanting to try this is that they don't know what Metatine is or does," he said. Tests commissioned by Novel Compounds have found 6-methyl nicotine to be no more harmful than nicotine, Benaim said. But he also said that more research was needed into the chemical.
As well as the United States, Novel Compounds also sells its 6-methyl nicotine solution around the world, including in the United Kingdom, Indonesia, India and Japan.
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