Vitamin E Cigarettes (VEC)
From Tobacco Products
Manufacturer
E Tobacco LLC/VEC Worldwide LTD
Description
A pure Vitamin E powder is added to cigarettes to achieve a less irritating smoke and antioxidant benefits. They are manufactured in Virginia. Joseph Russo, CEO of E Tobacco patents on the product. [1] VEC is producted by VEC Worldwide LTD and E Cigarettes are producted by E Tobacco LLC and manufactured in Lao People's Republic [1]
Claims
- Added Vitamin E in cigarettes does NOT mean a safer cigarette
- No irritation
- Because the taste buds are protected, the flavor was enhanced[1]
- VEC’s are less irritating; have a better, fresher, cleaner taste; fight stale tobacco odor; are less offensive to non-smokers; and may reduce smoke-related aging and wrinkling of skin.”[1]
Product Design Features
- E cigarettes are designed to closely resemble traditional cigarettes Contain Vitamin E-enriched tobacco rolled in paper, attached to a filter
- Available in full flavor, light, menthol, and 100 mm varieties
- A U.S. patent which describes aspects of this product was issued to the company CEO in July, 2003[1]
Images
 Vitamin E Cigarettes |
 VEC Packaging |
 VEC Patent Diagram |
 VEC Advertisement |
Media
Publications
Industry Documents
Links
- United States Company Launching Cigarette Enhanced with Vitamin E
- The Endless Quest For The Smart Cig
Market Testing
- No known market testing
Advertising and Selling Messages
- Slogan: “Smoke with E’s”
- Claims: “Great Flavor”, “Better Tasting Finish”
- Slogan: “Enhanced with Vitamin E”[1]
Packaging
- E cigarettes are packaged exactly like traditional cigarettes; in hard boxes of 20 cigarettes/pack with different color boxes for the different flavors
Use and the Consumer
- This product is available globally, including Asia where it is produced under the name of “VEC”
Smoke Emissions and Human Use
- Not yet conducted or not available
Toxicity Analyses
- Not yet conducted or not available
Legal Compliance
- Not Known
Community Response
- No known organized community response
Patents
- Cigarette with dry powered Vitamin E Joseph D. Russo Feb 9, 1998
- Tobacco products with stabilized additives having vitamin E activity Joseph D. Russo May 26, 2000
