FDA Warns Companies For Selling ‘Smart’ Vapes
The products in the warning letters have designs and functions that may attract young people
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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.
CMSA Files Amicus Brief With SCOTUS in Triton Case
SCOTUS announced Monday, Dec. 2, 2024 as the date for the FDA v. Triton Distribution hearing.
Supreme Court to Hear Avail, Reynolds ‘Venue’ Case
No matter which way the justices rule, they are not expected to address the merits of the FDA’s denial.
FDA Clears RespiRx IND Inhaler Application
Qnovia will now initiate a trial to determine pharmacokinetics, safety and tolerability self-administration.
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U.K. Tobacco and Vapes Bill Proposed Today
November 5, 2024
Among other items, the proposed legislation includes a generational ban on tobacco sales.
Malaysia Urged to Reconsider Display Ban
November 5, 2024
The MVA says the measure creates needless obstacles for adult consumers seeking to make fact-based choices.
Essential Reliability: Vaporesso’s Gen Max
November 4, 2024
The best aspect of Vaporesso’s Gen Max vaping system is that it’s reliable, affordable and simple.
Alaska Begins Jury Trial Against Juul Labs, Altria
November 4, 2024
The state alleges that the companies played a significant role in the rising use of e-cigarettes among youth.
Report: UK Disposable Ban Could Boost Smoking
November 4, 2024
The proposed ban could lead to some users “reverting or relapsing” back to cigarette smoking.
Health Ministry Wants to Ban New Tobacco Products
November 4, 2024
Deputy Minister Tran Van Thuan insists that all tobacco products pose a significant threat to public health.
Illicit Market Thriving After Flavor Ban: ITCAN
November 1, 2024
The company urges Quebec to train inspectors and issue fines heavy enough to deter illegal players.
San Antonio Adds Vapes to Smoking Ordinace
October 31, 2024
Businesses must include the electronic smoking device icon on signs prohibiting smoking.
Vapes, Pouches Boost Atria’s 3rd Quarter Profits
October 31, 2024
Altria’s NJOY vapes and on! nicotine pouches have seen steady demand in the United States.
UK Sets Out Vaping Tax, Tobacco Duty in Budget
October 31, 2024
A new tax on vapes of £2.20 per 10ml of e-cigarette liquid will kick in from October 2026.
Canada Cops Bust Crime Group for Cannabis Edibles
October 31, 2024
More than 120,000 cannabis candy bars and edibles resembling popular name-brand products was seized.
U.S. Urged to Bolster Post-Employment Rules
October 31, 2024
Regulators are increasingly losing talent to the private sector, including the nicotine business.
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Thoughtful Progress
At the recent GTNF in Athens, stakeholders debated how to responsibly advance innovation.
Cognitive Dissonance
Regulators often run on a campaign of hypocrisy when confronting vaping products..
Tools to Quit
The RespiRx, the first inhalable nicotine-replacement therapy, gains IND clearance.
Myriad Issues
Industry experts explain why vaping regulations vary throughout Southeast Asia.
Going to the Extreme
The 2024 InterTabac and InterSupply trade shows continue to go to the next level.
Ecological Impact
Finding solutions to hazardous waste from vaping products is a growing concern.
Global Vapor News Instant Access
Click on any country to view its vapor industry news
Manufacturing
Flonq META: Vaping Under Control
Once individuals switch from tobacco smoking to vapes, there is no clear baseline for before and after use comparison,
Vapes Major Cause of Aviation Battery Incidents
The rate of ‘battery thermal runaway incidents’ on aircraft hit a record high last year, according to a new study.
Taiwan Mulls Ban on 27 Kinds of Flavor Chemicals
Its proposal targets substances required to create popular vape flavors such as caramel, raspberry and vanilla.
Vaporesso to Celebrate 9th Anniversary in Vaping
On Aug. 18, Vaporesso will celebrate with a music party featuring extreme sports in Nice, France.
Retail and Distribution
UKVIA Welcomes Support for Vape Licensing Plan
The UKVIA supports the introduction of vape licensing to fund a nationwide enforcement program.
Nicotine Retailers Urged to Prioritize Training
Sellers of age-restricted products must stay abreast of rapidly changing laws and regulations, says We Card.
Minnesota Attorney General Warns Illegal Vape Sellers
The AG states that once the rules are known, retailers will be fined up to $25,000 per device sold.
Golden, Colorado has First-Ever Fund for Shop Owners
Several Colorado municipalities have passed similar flavored tobacco sales bans recently.
Regulation
FDA Warns Companies For Selling ‘Smart’ Vapes
The products in the warning letters have designs and functions that may attract young people
Taiwan Regulators Concerned About ‘Zombie Vapes’
The e-cigarettes, which contain etomidate, have rapidly gained popularity among Taiwanese vapers.
Bangladesh Bill Would Ban Vaping Products, Bidis
Additionally, no sweeteners, spices, flavors, or colors will be permitted to be used in nicotine products.
CMSA Files Amicus Brief With SCOTUS in Triton Case
SCOTUS announced Monday, Dec. 2, 2024 as the date for the FDA v. Triton Distribution hearing.
SPOTLIGHT
Scientists Conclude Productive CORESTA
Presentations highlighted new opportunities to accelerate harm reduction, including those involving genomics and artificial intelligence.
U.S. Urged to Bolster Post-Employment Rules
Regulators are increasingly losing talent to the private sector, including the nicotine business.
North Carolina Cherokee’s Open Pot Sales to All
The North Carolina dispensary first opened on April 20, 2024, for medical cannabis purchases.
Alaska Begins Jury Trial Against Juul Labs, Altria
The state alleges that the companies played a significant role in the rising use of e-cigarettes among youth.
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.