To be reviewed by mid-2015

The Union has issued this position statement based on a careful review of the scientific evidence; the position statement will be reviewed by mid-2015; The safety of Electronic cigarettes (ECs) or electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) has not been scientifically demonstrated; Adverse health effects for third parties exposed (second-hand exposure) cannot be excluded because the use of electronic cigarettes leads to emission of fine and ultrafine inhalable liquid particles, nicotine and cancer-causing substances into indoor air; The benefits of e-cigarettes have not been scientifically proven. To date, very few studies have assessed ECs/ENDS as a harm reduction and cessation aid and with conflicting findings; The Union is concerned that the marketing, awareness and use of ECs or ENDS is growing rapidly; A range of current and proposed legislative and regulatory options exists; some countries (suc