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.
U.K. County Installs Vape Waste Bins for Recycling
October 14, 2024CAPHRA Activists Celebrate Slowing Smoking Rates
October 14, 2024Jamaica to Pass New Rules for Vape Products
October 11, 2024Kansas City Council Pushes Pause on Flavor Ban
October 11, 2024
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.
FDA Clears RespiRx IND Inhaler Application
Qnovia will now initiate a trial to determine pharmacokinetics, safety and tolerability self-administration.
Penalties for U.S. Retailers Selling Illegal Vapes
To date, the FDA has filed complaints against 70 manufacturers and 160 retailers.
FDA Warns 6 Companies for Trade Show Sales
After observations made by CTP staff attending the trade show, the FDA conducted investigations.
More Latest News
Marlyland Schools Get $2 Million From Juul Labs
October 9, 2024
In 2019, the county joined a state lawsuit against Juul for marketing its products to youth.
England: Rich Kids More Likely to Vape, Use Drugs
October 9, 2024
Some 13 percent of more affluent kids had vaped, compared with 10 percent in the least advantaged group.
Imperial Brands Boosts Share Returns, Vapes Boom
October 9, 2024
The company said it planned to buy back 1.25 billion pounds of shares in the year to the end of September 2025.
French Vape Organization SOVAPE to Shutter Doors
October 8, 2024
Known for organizing Vape Summits in France between 2016 and 2019, SOVAPE also co-founded the ETHRA.
Canadian Trade Group Supports Flavored Vapes
October 8, 2024
The government should resist pressure to ban them, says the Canadian Vaping Association.
JT Group Completes Vector Group Acquisition
October 8, 2024
The American company was delisted from the New York Stock Exchange on Oct. 7.
Ispire Inks 5-Year Distributor Agreement With ANDS
October 7, 2024
The partnership marks a significant step in Ispire’s global expansion strategy into the MENA region.
‘Never Smoker’ Ill-Defined in Recent Study: UKVIA
October 7, 2024
The definition used in a study showing more vapers without a smoking history is problematic, says trade group.
Supreme Court to Hear Avail, Reynolds ‘Venue’ Case
October 6, 2024
No matter which way the justices rule, they are not expected to address the merits of the FDA’s denial.
Vietnam Continues to Reject ENDS Products
October 6, 2024
The much-cited finding that vapes are 95 percent less harmful ‘lacks credibility,’ says official.
‘Ireland’s Vape Tax Puts Smokers’ Lives at Risk’
October 6, 2024
The country should instead be promoting safer alternatives, such as snus, according to critics.
Generational Ban Could Save Millions of Lives: Study
October 6, 2024
The greatest gains would be in low- and middle-income countries, which tend to have younger populations.
Current issue
Supreme Decision
The U.S. vaping industry is anxiously awaiting a decision from the highest court in the land.
Principled Response
The end of Chevron deference could have ripple effects across the nicotine industry.
Industrial Sabotage
The Mary Miller Amendment will kill the hemp industry, including its industrial sector.
A Cold Chill
While FDA menthol market authorizations are rightly seen as a victory, they may be pyrrhic.
Power Moves
Many in positions of authority ignore alcohol problems and exaggerate vaping issues.
Playing with Numbers
Cheryl K. Olsen explains how research methods can distort nicotine effects and risks.
Global Vapor News Instant Access
Click on any country to view its vapor industry news
Manufacturing
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.
Huml Reviews the New Flonq Max Pro System
The Flonq Max Pro’s airflow is smooth and quiet, and there is no struggle to produce vapor.
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
Maldives Readies to Ban Vaping Products
Lawmakers have proposed restrictions in response to concerns raised by parents and health groups.
Jamaica to Pass New Rules for Vape Products
The country is also promulgating new legislation to regulate interactions between industry and government.
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.
England to Ban Vaping Outside Schools, Hospitals
Ministers are not expected to include outdoor hospitality after the backlash in August about them.
SPOTLIGHT
CoEHAR Readies to Open Branch in Indonesia
The unit will perform research, outreach and education on harm reduction in the Asia-Pacific region.
HHS Raises Retailer Civil Money Penalty Amounts
This adjustment occurs every year as described by the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act.
North Carolina Cherokee’s Open Pot Sales to All
The North Carolina dispensary first opened on April 20, 2024, for medical cannabis purchases.
Marlyland Schools Get $2 Million From Juul Labs
In 2019, the county joined a state lawsuit against Juul for marketing its products to 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.