Hey There!
Here's the site that explains a lot about all this! It's the New Zealand Gov. Health Site.
http://www.healthnz.co.nz/ecigarette.htm
Here's part of it:
United States As of March 2008, the RuyanŽ E-Cigarette (REC) and its cartridges can be imported, distributed, marketed and sold in the US as a smoking substitute or cigarette alternative, but not as a smoking cessation device. RAI and its advisors cite compelling public health reasons to market the REC and its nicotine cartridges to smokers, to satisfy cravings and urges for nicotine, and without producing second hand smoke and without endangering the health or well-being of family members, associates and/or bystanders. RuyanŽ America Inc says it will regularly evaluate the timing of and opportunities represented by seeking and securing FDA-approval as a smoking cessation product.
As a substitute or alternative, the products as of March 2008 are exempt from FDA regulations in that:
ˇ The US FDA in 1996 assumed powers to regulate nicotine and tobacco. The US Supreme Court in 2000 reversed this assumption. Meantime, as long as Ruyan does not make therapeutic claims the drug is not regarded as a medicine and can be sold in the USA as a cigarette alternative.
The US Treasury’s TTB has determined that the products are exempt from tobacco-related controls, limitation and taxation in that neither the REC or its cartridges contain tobacco; and, US Customs and Border Security has also determined that the products are not tobacco related. As the products do not contain tobacco, it is not expected that the RuyanŽ e-cigarette would not be prohibited from any advertising or marketing medium by regulation.
Hope this Helps!
02-03-2009, 08:33 PM
It seems that having half a forum scream at him only made him more resolute, so far. 
