US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Acting Commissioner Ned Sharpless has released a statement on how he plans to regulate e-cigarettes.

According to the statement, the FDA's oversight of these products is a top priority for the agency. This ongoing work includes investing in more science to address the unanswered questions about ENDS electronic nicotine-delivery systems, developing guidance and regulations, educating industry and the public, and aggressively enforcing the law.
“While ENDS products appear to hold some promise in helping addicted adult smokers transition away from combustible tobacco to a potentially less harmful form of nicotine delivery, these products are not safe, and we cannot allow the next generation of young people to become addicted to nicotine,” Sharpless said.