FDA Grand Rounds: Electrical Safety in CTP Regulated Products
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Thursday, April 8, 2021
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm EST
Webcast Only
About the Speakers:
Karen Coyne, Ph.D.
Associate Director, Division of Product Science, Office of Science
Center for Tobacco Products (CTP)
Selena M. Russell, Ph.D.
Senior Chemist, Division of Product Science, Office of Science
Center for Tobacco Products (CTP)
About the Presentation:
This presentation will discuss the reports of injuries and other adverse experiences resulting from the failures of batteries used in electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS; e.g., e-cigarettes) to government agencies and news outlets from 2009-2017.
In response, the FDA’s Center for Tobacco Products engaged in public education, outreach and also developed an infographic to advise the public on how to avoid tobacco product related battery explosions. Additionally, CTP convened a Public Workshop (Battery Safety Concerns in Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS), April 2017) and opened a public docket to request information on issues related to batteries used in ENDS. The workshop and the docket enabled CTP to gather information related to electrical safety concerns in battery-operated tobacco products (e.g., overheating, fire, explosion), risk mitigation, and design parameters.
For more information and registration: https://go.usa.gov/xszpy
www.FDA.gov/GrandRounds
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