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 Companies For Selling ‘Smart’ Vapes
The products in the warning letters have designs and functions that may attract young people
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.
Wang: Global Trade Tariffs in Vaping
Currently, vaping products imported from China face a 25% tariff, but there is a high likelihood that this could double.
GSTHR Report Finds Vapes Help Smokers Quit
Aotearoa New Zealand now has a considerable chance of reaching its “Smokefree 2025” goal.
Denver, Colorado Again Passes Tobacco Flavor Ban
One retailer noted that 536 tobacco retail stores in the city will be adversely affected by the ban.
China: STMA Appoints New Deputy Director
The appointment follows a series of corruption investigations targeting senior officials.
Bangladesh Readies to Ban E-cigarette Imports
Proponents say the measure aims to “protect public health and keep future generations safe.”
PMI to Pay $1.2 Million for Violating D.C. Flavor Ban
PMI had suspended sales on Zyn.com after it had been issued a subpoena by the D.C. attorney general.
Online Shop Northerner Shifts to Tobacco-Free Future
The announcement marks a new chapter in the company’s commitment to public health and THR.
FDA Sends Nicotine Limits Proposal to White House
The approval process for the Office of Management and Budget can take several months.
VPZ, Morrisons Partner to Open 10 Vape Shops
The collaboration will also introduce a innovative mobile pod concept for customer parking areas.
Qnovia Raises $16 Million in Series B Funding
The company will use the proceeds to support the development of its RespiRx Nicotine Inhaler.
Welsh Lawmakers Back Ban on Disposable Vapes
The government was working closely with ministers in all the UK nations to implement the ban simultaneously.
Dallas City Council OKs Adding Vapes to Smoke Law
The change also requires businesses, such as restaurants, hotels and fitness centers, to update their signage.
Look Back: Vapor in 2024
In 2024, regulatory challenges and misinformation continued to test the vaping industry.
The Golden Age
Killing THCa will end a renaissance of cannabis reform, access and business opportunity.
Don’t be Alarmed
Media outlets often decry vaping while promoting other unhealthy activities.
Routine Failure
The US Supreme Court to decide if a failed routine drug test amounts to racketeering.
Licensed to Sell
The 2024 UKVIA forum focused on the UK’s proposed Tobacco and Vapes Bill.
Gateway to THR
The Middle East Vape Show will hold their next event in Bahrain in January.
Global Vapor News Instant Access
Click on any country to view its vapor industry news
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.
VPZ, Morrisons Partner to Open 10 Vape Shops
The collaboration will also introduce a innovative mobile pod concept for customer parking areas.
New Kentucky Vape Rules Start on New Year’s Day
House Bill 11 makes disposable vape products illegal and place restrictions on other vape products.
Senator Wants Harsher Vape Laws in Kentucky
House Bill 11, which dealt with youth vaping, doesn’t have consequences for offenders.
Northern Ireland: Many Vapers Avoid Verifying Age
The survey showed retailers would support checks coming into force where the minimum age to purchase a vape.
FDA Warns 9 More for Illegal Vape Sales
Some unauthorized products cited feature the names and/or images of celebrities.
FDA Sends Nicotine Limits Proposal to White House
The approval process for the Office of Management and Budget can take several months.
Dallas City Council OKs Adding Vapes to Smoke Law
The change also requires businesses, such as restaurants, hotels and fitness centers, to update their signage.
Mexico’s Lower House Passes Ban on Vape Products
Lawmakers vote to alter the constitution and prohibit vapes after several years of arguments.