FDA Warns 5 Vapor Businesses for Illegal Marketing
According to the FDA, all 15 vapor products are packaged to resemble toys, food or cartoon characters.
Biden Signs First Federal Standalone Marijuana Bill
December 5, 2022China Gives 12 Years to Heat-not-Burn Smugglers
December 2, 2022New Zealand Pulls More Than 300 Vape Products
December 2, 2022Newfoundland Reverses 2019 Ban on Cannabis Vapes
December 2, 2022PMTA 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.
Hyde Maker Files Suit Against FDA for PMTA Denials
Magellan and Vapor Train 2 have asked a Texas federal court to temporarily stay the RTA order issued to Magellan.
Logic Granted Temporary Stay of FDA’s Menthol MDO
The court will consider a further motion from Logic regarding the MDO that the company has seven days to file.
McKeganey: FDA Seems to Have set Aside Science
The FDA’s recent rejection of logic products is based on questionable statistics, says Neil McKeganey.
More Latest News
Macau Blanket Ban on Vaping Takes Effect Monday
December 2, 2022
The law bans the production, selling, distribution, import and export of vaping products.
Dutch Vape Flavor Ban to Begin on October 1, 2023
December 2, 2022
The ban was announced in 2020, and will also include banning packaging that depicts anything other than tobacco.
Flavor Ban has Little Impact on Consumer Vaping
December 1, 2022
Study shows less than 5 percent of the 3,500 adult vapers surveyed quit using e-cigarettes in response to the ban.
Australia to Weigh Tougher Shipping, Packaging Rules
November 30, 2022
Experts say changes to importation and border control laws required to stop illegal products entering Australia.
RJ Reynolds Asks SCOTUS to Stop California Flavor Ban
November 30, 2022
Supporters of the ban say the law was necessary to put a stop to a staggering rise in teen smoking.
‘Future’ is new Name for FEELM’s Sustainable Vapes
November 29, 2022
The “product as the package” design integrates the body and packaging, and uses recyclable paper not plastic.
Report Finds Vape Sector Boosts UK Economy
November 29, 2022
Valued at £2.8 billion in 2021, the U.K. vape sectors supports almost 18,000 full time-equivalent jobs.
Consumer Group Denounces EU Vape Tax Proposal
November 29, 2022
High taxes negatively affect lower income individuals and lead to higher cigarette smoking rates.
Gallup: Fewer Young Americans Smoking Cigarettes
November 29, 2022
Smoking may be decreasing because vaping is increasing among young adults.
Hong Kong Wants to Allow Shipping of Illegal Vapes
November 28, 2022
Authorities say its a move that will help the city keep its status as an international logistics hub.
ELFBAR Investigation: Warnings About Fake Vapes
November 28, 2022
Counterfeit disposable vaping products are flooding into the UK market, according to the manufacturer.
Brussels to Propose First EU-Wide Vaping Levy
November 27, 2022
The new rules would also double excise duties in member states with low combustible cigarette taxes.
Current issue
Accessing Innovation
GTNF 2022 highlighted the need to allow nicotine consumers access to less risky delivery systems.
Shaky Foundations
CTP Director Brian King has said his ambition is to build on the “strong foundation” of the agency.
The Next Generation
The SKYX Group is taking a three-pronged approach to electronic nicotine-delivery systems.
Unbearable Truth
‘Bear bites man’ is a news story, of course, but ‘man bites bear’ is sure to make page one.
Resolving the Past
The spoils of Juul Labs’ settlement over its marketing practices is not divided equally among states.
Changes in Greece
An ancient tobacco powerhouse, Greece is now also home to a lively vaping business.
Global Vapor News Instant Access
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Manufacturing
Snowplus Tech Obtains Production License in China
The company says it will now take on the responsibility to develop “a healthy and sustainable vaping industry.”
Total Geek Out
GeekVape’s Aegis Max 2 keeps what made prior mods desirable and improves upon the nitpicks.
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.
Retail and Distribution
Vuse Market Share Over Juul Grows to 12 Percent
No. 3 NJoy was unchanged at 2.8 percent, while Fontem Ventures’ blu was unchanged at 1.4 percent.
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.
Regulation
Ireland’s Government Approves E-cigarette Rules
In addition, advertisements for e-cigs will be prohibited on public transport, in cinemas and near schools.
FDA Warns 5 Vapor Businesses for Illegal Marketing
According to the FDA, all 15 vapor products are packaged to resemble toys, food or cartoon characters.
Chowdhury: Implementation of Tobacco Control Act Flawed
Rather than conducting reviews in silo, the FDA should consider all evidence, says vape lawyer.
Ireland Considering Vape Ban for Under-18 Youth
Legislation is at an advanced stage and the minister will seek Cabinet approval to introduce a ban early next year.
SPOTLIGHT
Study: Evidence on Heating Products is Substandard
Policymakers should be wary of claims made about THPs’ role in harm reduction, say University of Bath Researchers.
Flavor Ban has Little Impact on Consumer Vaping
Study shows less than 5 percent of the 3,500 adult vapers surveyed quit using e-cigarettes in response to the ban.
Biden Signs First Federal Standalone Marijuana Bill
The act is aimed at providing federal support for the research of cannabis and its potential health benefits.
Vape Group Files Amicus Brief Over Flavor Ban
Supreme Court review is critical considering the nicotine industry’s economic impact, writes VTA.
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.