Are electronic cigarettes banned?
E-cigs are not allowed on some airplanes but we are not aware of any other legal restrictions thus far. The FDA tested but did not ban e-cigs in the US. Their concern was primarily with the use of the chemical “diethylene glycol”, which most e-cigs use to create a vapor. This chemical is used in antifreeze and is toxic to humans. However the FDA tests detected as little as 1% diethylene glycol in the worst of the cartridges tested. The FDA has already approved the use of up to 2% diethylene glycol in the processing of our food. Many e-cig companies even offer a vegetable based e-liquid alternative.
