The History of Vaping
1960s: The concept of vaping was first introduced by Herbert Gilbert, who patented a smokeless non-tobacco cigarette.
2003: The first modern e-cigarette was invented by Chinese pharmacist Hon Lik, who was inspired to create a safer alternative to smoking after losing his father to lung cancer.
2004: The first e-cigarettes were introduced to the market in China and quickly spread to other countries.
2006-2007: E-cigarettes began to gain popularity in the United States and Europe, with various brands and models emerging.
2009-2010: The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) attempted to regulate e-cigarettes as drug delivery devices, but this was challenged in court and ultimately overturned.
2014: The World Health Organization (WHO) called for regulation of e-cigarettes, citing concerns about the lack of information on their safety and efficacy.
2016: The FDA finalized a rule extending its regulatory authority to all tobacco products, including e-cigarettes.
2019-2021: There were several incidents of vaping-related illnesses and deaths, leading to increased scrutiny of the industry and calls for further regulation.
Overall, vaping has been a controversial and rapidly evolving industry, with ongoing debates about its potential benefits and risks.