FDA Denies Marketing of MNGO Disposable Vapes
Several of the impacted products were inaccurately described as flavorless, according to the agency.
UKVIA Updates Suppliers on Changing U.K. Rules
April 25, 2024U.K. Misleading Public on Relative Risk: Gilchrist
April 25, 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 Warns 61 Small Businesses for Selling Elf Bar
The FDA has issued more than 550 letters and more than 100 civil money penalty actions to retailers.
Solicitor General Asks SCOTUS for Review of Ruling
The petition states that “legal theories that have been rejected by other courts of appeals” were used in the ruling.
Altria set to Submit PMTA for Flavored Njoy Products
The company said it plans to employ Bluetooth technology to prevent underage use of flavored vapes.
More Latest News
Brazil Agency Upholds Ban on Vaping Product Sales
April 23, 2024
Manufacturing, selling, importing, and advertising vapes has been banned in the country since 2009.
Kazakhstan President Signs Bill Banning Vaping
April 23, 2024
The law will come into force 60 days after publication and punishments range from fines to arrest.
Royal College of Physicians Releases New E-cig Report
April 23, 2024
More should be done to reduce the appeal of vape products to nonsmokers and reduce environmental harms.
Insider Info Allegations Lead Chill Brands to Suspend CEO
April 22, 2024
Chill Brands’ share price plunged as much as 31 percent in Monday morning trading after the announcement.
Elfbar ‘Equipped to Pivot’ Around UK Disposable Ban
April 21, 2024
Elfbar and Lost Mary have already launched reusable versions of their popular disposable vapes.
Vaping in Malaysia: Taxes Likely Coming Soon
April 21, 2024
It remains to be seen whether Malaysia will remain as tolerant of vaping as it is today.
County Judge Halts Ohio Ban on Local Tobacco Laws
April 20, 2024
Judge Mark Serrott scheduled a preliminary injunction hearing in the case for May 17.
Vape Shop Owners Vow to Challenge Utah Flavor Ban
April 19, 2024
The Utah bill bans flavored vapes and outlaws the sale of any vape that the FDA has not authorized.
Vietnam to Regulate Vape, H-n-B as Tobacco Products
April 19, 2024
The Ministry of Industry and Trade has been assigned to preside and coordinate with other ministries.
U.S. Market Poised for Disruption With IQOS Debut
April 19, 2024
Starting next month, PMI will be free to compete with its bestselling noncigarette brand.
Philippines: Momentum Building for Disposables Ban
April 19, 2024
But the Department of Trade and Industry, which enforces the vape law, has yet to take a stand.
Vape Shop Owners Challenge Kentucky Registry Bill
April 18, 2024
Filed last week in Franklin Circuit Court, the suit challenges the legislation on constitutional grounds.
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A Defining Decade
The vaping industry has seen major changes in the 10 years since Vapor Voice started publishing.
Island Alternatives
Vaping on Sint Maarten is slowly starting to make a dent in combustible cigarettes sales.
Playing Whack-a-Mole
CTP’s inability to enforce its rules often leaves state regulators and businesses baffled.
The Highs and Lows
The U.K. has been held up as providing the ‘gold standard’ in proportionate vape regulation.
Closing the Space
At the current rate, tobacco harm reduction is likely to remain a fantasy in South Africa.
Significant Shifts
The vaping industry continues to overcome regulatory challenges and false narratives.
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Manufacturing
Ispire Technology Gets ISO Certifications in Malaysia
Ispire offers a complete line of vape cartridges, pod systems, disposables and batteries.
Philippines: New Rules for Vape Supplier Imports
Importers of raw materials for vaping products must now seek special clearances to release shipments.
China Releases Guideline for Vaping Product Exports
China’s tobacco authority released the quality assurance guidelines and other requirements on July 20.
UK Health Authorities Warn of High Nicotine Vapes
Irish retailers have been ordered to remove the two products from sale and to issue a recall to customers.
Retail and Distribution
Civil Money Penalties for 22 Retailers for Elfbar Sales
Accordingly, the agency is now seeking a CMP of approximately $20,000 from each retailer.
Vaping in Malaysia: Taxes Likely Coming Soon
It remains to be seen whether Malaysia will remain as tolerant of vaping as it is today.
Kentucky House Committee Pass Vape Registry Bill
The bill limits the sale of products to those authorized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
South Carolina Senate Advances Vape Registry Bill
The Attorney General would oversee the registry which would prohibit the sale of any product not listed.
Regulation
UKVIA Updates Suppliers on Changing U.K. Rules
Director General Dunne educates Chinese vaping companies on Britain’s complex regulatory environment.
Civil Money Penalties for 22 Retailers for Elfbar Sales
Accordingly, the agency is now seeking a CMP of approximately $20,000 from each retailer.
Brazil Agency Upholds Ban on Vaping Product Sales
Manufacturing, selling, importing, and advertising vapes has been banned in the country since 2009.
A Defining Decade
The vaping industry has seen major changes in the 10 years since Vapor Voice started publishing.
SPOTLIGHT
Broughton to Open Heated Tobacco Testing Facility
The space will house conditioning cabinets, smoke engines and other analytical equipment.
Altria Wants FDA to Crack Down on Illegal Vapes
Altria's CEO called the proliferation of product that the agency hasn’t authorized a “threat to public health.”
Biden Pardons Thousands of Marijuana Convictions
Biden announced that the clemencies are meant to rectify racial disparities in the justice system.
Vape Shop Owners Challenge Kentucky Registry Bill
Filed last week in Franklin Circuit Court, the suit challenges the legislation on constitutional grounds.
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.