Letter: Antitrust Concerns for FedEx’s Vapor Mail Ban
The letter also accuses FedEx of continuing to ship vapor products for only a select few large manufacturers.
Prevent All Cigarette Trafficking (PACT) Act
The recently amended PACT Act will profoundly change the vapor industry. By prohibiting the U.S. Postal Service from delivering vaping products, it will force companies to fundamentally rethink their operations. Will PACT boost brick-and-mortar stores or will it force companies out of business—or both? In this special section, you will find frequent updates on the impact of this disruptive legislation.
Unintended Consequences
What happens to vapers when the USPS finally implements its PACT Act requirements?
Senators Pen Letter Urging USPS on PACT Act Rules
Senators Feinstein and Cornyn want the USPO to implement regulations required by the PACT Act.
My Freedom Smokes Confirms Closure Due to PACT Act
MFS announced Monday that it would be closing its doors to the regulatory climate of the vaping industry.
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 Falsely Issued Warning Letters, Other PMTA Problems
Several issues are coming to light with the FDA’s PMTA process, including falsely issued warning letters.
23-Member Coalition: FDA Must Request PMTA Extension
The coalition letter, organized by the Americans for Tax Reform, wants an extension on the Sept. 9, 2022 deadline.
BRS Offering Companies a Free PMTA Gap Analysis
BRS is offering any company that submitted a PMTA to the FDA a free gap analysis of their submission.
SBA Wants FDA to Ask Judge for PMTA Extension
The agency would like the FDA to ask the judge to suspend enforcement of PMTA rules for another year.
More Latest News
New Taipei Prepares To Ban Underage Vaping
July 22, 2021
People under the age of 18 will be banned from buying or smoking electronic cigarettes in New Taipei.
Greenhut: Utah Nicotine Limits Bad for Harm Reduction
July 22, 2021
Greenhut states that the proposed rules could have dire consequences such as vapers making their own e-liquids.
Boston Suburb Bans Sales to Anyone Born This Century
July 22, 2021
Health activists across the world view the first-of-its-kind policy in the U.S. as a model for others to follow.
Supreme’s 88Vape Sales Jump 36 Percent Amid Lockdown
July 20, 2021
The company’s total revenue was up 33 per cent at £122.3 million ($166 million) as of March 31, 2021.
HCMC to Receive Patent For Enclosed Vape Cartridge
July 19, 2021
The patent technology directed at a cartridge with internal components encased in a non-reactive material.
China-based Aspire Sets Terms for $120 Million U.S. IPO
July 18, 2021
The company plans to raise $120 million by offering 15 million shares at a price range of $7 to $9.
Kaival Brands Secures 2 Patents in China for Bidi
July 18, 2021
The company intends to introduce its Bidi Stick into the world’s largest market for vapor products.
U.S. Senators Launch Bid for Federally Legal Marijuana
July 15, 2021
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer released draft legislation Wednesday to legalize marijuana across the country.
Kaival to Reverse Split Stock Ahead of NASDAQ Listing
July 15, 2021
The split is an economically neutral event that does not affect the intrinsic value of the company.
Japan Tobacco Launching Ploom X in August
July 15, 2021
The Ploom x, launching in Japan first, is the first global device jointly developed by JT and JTI.
IEVA Launches New Vaping Website to Help Smokers
July 15, 2021
The site offers information for policymakers and adult smokers about vaping products.
Letter: Antitrust Concerns for FedEx’s Vapor Mail Ban
July 14, 2021
The letter also accuses FedEx of continuing to ship vapor products for only a select few large manufacturers.
22nd Century Group Partners for Hemp/Cannabis Breeding
July 14, 2021
22nd Century has added strategic partnerships with expert commercial-scale plant breeders.
Avail Enters Marijuana Market With Home Grow Kits
July 13, 2021
Avail’s cannabis kits started to be sold in 18 of its Virginia-based stores under the Avail Grow brand.
Large Companies Likely to Dominate U.S. Vapor Market
July 13, 2021
The market authorization process is a grueling one for insufficiently resourced players.
Gay: Politicians Think Nicotine Users Are Broken
July 13, 2021
Politicians often think they need to “fix” the lives of nicotine users without considering the wider picture.
Current issue
High Expectations
While the legality of Delta-8 THC products is questionable, retailers say consumer demand is booming.
Numerical Response
A large study conducted by the TPA shows e-cigarettes control youth combustible smoking.
Taxing the Solution
Vaping products do not create costs; they make some of the costs of tobacco use disappear.
Finally Face-to-Face
Exhibitors react to the industry’s first trade show since the Covid-19 pandemic struck in March of 2020.
Market Watch: India
E-cigarettes have been banned in India since 2019, but the ‘grey’ market continues to grow.
Unintended Consequences
What happens to vapers when the USPS finally implements its PACT Act requirements?
Manufacturing
Alabama Passes Vape Bill With Heavy Restrictions
The bill also changes Alabama’s law to mirror the federally established age to purchase vaping products, 21.
R. J. Reynolds Challenges Philip Morris Vapor Patent
A person with ordinary skill in the field could have figured it out, RJR claims.
The Blinc Reflex
The Blinc Group is a full-service hardware manufacturer for the CBD and THC oils market.
SnowPlus Teams With Canadian Manufacturer Dvine
The company states that localization has become an important part of its growth strategy globally.
Retail and Distribution
Despite Regulatory Challenges, Vapor Retail Rises
Over the last 52 weeks, the category saw a 10.5 percent boost in dollar sales and a 17.7 percent rise in unit sales.
VPZ Announces Record Sales, Quit Clinics Launch
VPZ saw a 165 percent increase in “New to Vaping” kit sales, in the first week of re-opening following lockdowns.
Avail Vapor to Carry Bantam Vape E-liquids in Stores
Avail will offer a wide selection of Bantam’s products including Sour Strawberry and Kiwi Berry.
PACT Act Pushing Many Vape Shops to Close
Vape Spot in Los Angeles announced that it would be closing the vape shop due to the PACT Act.
Regulation
New Taipei Prepares To Ban Underage Vaping
People under the age of 18 will be banned from buying or smoking electronic cigarettes in New Taipei.
Boston Suburb Bans Sales to Anyone Born This Century
Health activists across the world view the first-of-its-kind policy in the U.S. as a model for others to follow.
Australia Sets $8.2 Million Max Fine for Nicotine Vape Sales
It’s part of an overhaul of the country’s vaping rules that require a prescription for nicotine vapes.
Jamaican Tobacco Company Warns Against Vape Rules
Carreras’ managing director stressed that the company took no issue with lawful, evidence-based regulation.
SPOTLIGHT
BAT Study Confirms Harm Reduction Potential of HTPs
Research shows switching to BAT’s glo has similar impact on indicators of potential harm as quitting smoking.
FDA Falsely Issued Warning Letters, Other PMTA Problems
Several issues are coming to light with the FDA's PMTA process, including falsely issued warning letters.
U.S. Senators Launch Bid for Federally Legal Marijuana
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer released draft legislation Wednesday to legalize marijuana across the country.
Juul Labs Class Action Inches Closer to Trial
A U.S. district court refuses to dismiss the bulk of claims filed by 19 plaintiffs.
Location Matters
Where you buy your e-cigarettes may determine if you will be a successful quitter.
VPZ Opens First Vape Clinic to Help Smokers Quit
The company now plans to roll out the service across all its locations in the coming months.
Philippine Dept. of Education Supports Vapor Rules
The Department of Education expressed its full support towards stricter measures on ENDS products.
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