Georgia Seeking to Create Vape Safety Committee

Local legislators in Georgia are sponsoring a Georgia House resolution that would create a new study committee on the safety and consumer protection of nicotine vapor products.

“Within the nicotine vapor product industry there is no current directory of products that have been vetted and approved by the (U.S.) Food and Drug Administration for consumer safety and consumption,” the text of the resolution reads. “Further study needs to be had on the consumer safety of refillable liquid vapor products that are produced from the small businesses within the nicotine vapor product industry.”

The resolution was introduced to the Georgia General Assembly on Feb. 27, according to media reports.

“A study is needed to develop potential legislation or other action that would help prevent incidents leading to consumer harm or injuries in the nicotine vapor industry and protect the health and safety of those consuming the products,” the resolution continues.

The proposed House study committee would be made up of five Georgia House members appointed by the speaker of the House.

“In the event the committee adopts any specific findings or recommendations that include suggestions for proposed legislation, the chairperson shall file a report of the same prior to the date of abolishment specified in this resolution,” the text reads. “No report shall be filed unless the same has been approved prior to the date of abolishment specified in this resolution by majority vote of a quorum of the committee.”

Per the resolution, the proposed committee would officially disband on Dec. 1. “Until such products from small business manufacturers are adequately regulated by the federal government, it is important to study all of the issues surrounding electronic cigarettes, e-liquids and other nicotine vapor products while at the same time encouraging economic development in this state,” the resolution text reads.