Second Chance: MDO Legal Win Presents Opportunity
How companies can make the most of a recent ruling requiring FDA to reassess 1,000s of PMTA rejection notices.
BAT Joins Snoop Dogg in Cannabis Firm Investment
September 26, 2022South Africa: Treasury Stands by Vape Tax Proposal
September 26, 2022Maine Backs Out of Multi-State Juul Labs Settlement
September 25, 2022Malaysia Pushing Forward on Bill to ‘Endgame’ Vapes
September 25, 2022
PMTA Updates
Thousands of manufacturers and importers submitted premarket tobacco product applications (PMTAs) to the Food and Drug Administration by the Sept. 9, 2020, deadline to continue selling their products in the United States. How have these applications fared? Who will remain in the market and who willl exit? Keep up with the latest developments in market authorizations in this dedicated section of our website.
Gripum Denied MDO Petition for Review by Appeals Court
Gripum claims the MDO was unfairly issued because Congress and FDA had no “ascertainable standards.”
Vapor Makers Prevail Over FDA in PMTA Denial Suit
The FDA’s refusal to review marketing plans was error and not harmless (disagreeing with Fifth and DC Circuits).
D.C. Court Rejects Prohibition Juice Co. Appeal of MDO
The court ruled FDA acted within Congress’ authorization, and decisions were supported by evidence.
More Latest News
Dutch Comment Period on Flavor Ban Closes Sept. 28
September 24, 2022
The new rule would ban all e-liquid flavors except tobacco and is scheduled to take effect Jan. 1, 2023.
Washington County, Oregon Flavor Ban Struck Down
September 23, 2022
The judge stated that while counties can regulate how sales of such products are made, they cannot ban them.
Hospitality Set Frets About ‘Generational Endgame’ Bill
September 23, 2022
Several trade groups insist on consultation and careful consideration of the proposed legislation.
Myle Vape Says New Dubai Office Critical for Growth
September 23, 2022
The United Arab Emirates recently legalized vapes and is one of Myle Vape’s most important markets.
FDA Launches Vaping Education Resource Center
September 22, 2022
In addition to content designed for teachers, CTP also developed materials for parents and teens.
Nicaragua Bans Imports of E-Cigarette Products
September 21, 2022
The e-cig ban is absolute, prohibiting the import, export, storage, distribution, marketing, and use of the products.
Vuse’s U.S. Market Share Hits Double Digits Over Juul
September 21, 2022
Vuse’s share rose from 39% in the previous report to 39.7%, while Juul fell from 29.4% to 28.1%.
Juul Sues FDA for Failure to Disclose Documents
September 21, 2022
The battle between Juul Labs and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration continues to gain steam.
RLX Revenue Down as Firm Adjusts to New Rules
September 21, 2022
Newly issued operating licenses and product approvals demonstrate the firm’s operational excellence, says CEO Wang.
Proposed South Africa Vape Tax Would Double Prices
September 20, 2022
BAT data shows vaping products account for less than 0.5 percent of South Africa’s nicotine market.
California’s E-Scrap Recycling Program Excludes ENDS
September 20, 2022
Newsom signed the bills Sept. 16 as part of a package of climate-related bills to help prevent e-waste.
New British Standards for Vaping Quality and Safety
September 19, 2022
The British Standards Institution has developed a fast-track informal standard for vape products.
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What a Waste
Disposable vapes help smokers to quit combustibles but are deadly for the environment.
The Soul of Vaping
So Soul, the rapidly rising vapor brand that began in China in early 2021, has now gone global.
Liquid Success
Zinwi Bio-Tech is the first company to be authorized by the Chinese government to produce e-liquids.
What’s Old is New
First synthesized nearly 120 years ago, nicotine is now being considered a new tobacco product.
Misdirection, Lies, Hubris
Regulating the vaping industry in South Africa is complicated by deception and distraction.
A Survivor’s Story
An entrepreneur is using his business acumen to reinvent the convenience store experience.
Global Vapor News Instant Access
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Manufacturing
New British Standards for Vaping Quality and Safety
The British Standards Institution has developed a fast-track informal standard for vape products.
The Soul of Vaping
So Soul, the rapidly rising vapor brand that began in China in early 2021, has now gone global.
FEELM Earns Chinese E-Cigarette Production License
One of the largest and most influential e-cigarette brands now has its production license in China.
Chinese Car Maker BYD Gets Vape Production Permit
BYD shares surged on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong by as much as 12.5 percent after the news.
Retail and Distribution
Vuse’s U.S. Market Share Hits Double Digits Over Juul
Vuse’s share rose from 39% in the previous report to 39.7%, while Juul fell from 29.4% to 28.1%.
Reynolds, BAT Continue E-Cigarette Price Increases
BAT is accelerating the pace of price hikes for its e-cigarette brands and traditional tobacco products.
Retailers: Potential Juul Ban will Boost Other Brands
One store owner said the majority of customers who buy Juuls aren’t using them to stop smoking.
Reynolds’ Vuse Continues Market Gains Over Juul
Vuse’s market share rose from 35.1 percent to 35.5 percent, while Juul declined from 33.1 to 32.9 percent.
Regulation
CTP’s King to AP: Nicotine Salts Show Potential
King also said he believes “there’s a lot of really important science and innovations” in the vaping industry.
Nicaragua Bans Imports of E-Cigarette Products
The e-cig ban is absolute, prohibiting the import, export, storage, distribution, marketing, and use of the products.
Norcia: FDA Amps up Attacks on Unauthorized Vapes
The FDA is seeking court orders, threatening lawsuits and demanding the destruction of unauthorized vapes.
Second Chance: MDO Legal Win Presents Opportunity
How companies can make the most of a recent ruling requiring FDA to reassess 1,000s of PMTA rejection notices.
SPOTLIGHT
Study: Vaping Reduces Heart Risks Compared to Smoking
The finding rebukes claims that vapes and heated tobacco products are just as dangerous as cigarettes.
CTP’s King to AP: Nicotine Salts Show Potential
King also said he believes “there’s a lot of really important science and innovations” in the vaping industry.
U.S. Senate Introduces Marijuana Legalization Bill
The new CAOA legislation includes both Democratic and Republican priorities but is unlikely to pass.
Maine Backs Out of Multi-State Juul Labs Settlement
Juul Labs wanted states to waive the rights of school districts to pursue their own lawsuits against the company.
Location Matters
Where you buy your e-cigarettes may determine if you will be a successful quitter.
Scientists Say Some EVALI Cases May Have Been Covid-19
Scientists urge US to screen for COVID-19 in vaping-related lung disease EVALI and share data discovered.
Philippine Dept. of Education Supports Vapor Rules
The Department of Education expressed its full support towards stricter measures on ENDS products.