Covid-19
Trump Threatens to Permanently Defund WHO
May 19, 2020
Covid-19 Vaccine Ready for Human Trials, Says BAT
May 15, 2020
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Licensed to Help
The Voke has no batteries and no electronics and therefore generates no heat and no chemical reactions.
Small Scale, Big Ambition
A small, rural South Carolina farm is producing a hemp strain that’s proven to fight cancer.
First, Do No Harm
Doctors often recommend Chantix to patients who smoke, but the drug may have serious side effects.
Sanitary Solution
Hardware companies in China are operating at more than 80 percent of pre-pandemic production.
Spotlight on Nicotine
The scientific evidence is clear that nicotine itself is not responsible for smoking-related diseases.
Struggling for Survival
The vapor industry is suffering serious hardships due to closures caused by Covid-19.
Manufacturing
Lil Hybrid 2.0 Goes Nationwide in Korea
Korean tobacco firm expands distribution in response to popular demand.
Countermove: Altria Sues Reynolds Over Patent Infringement
Altria claims that Reynolds Vapor, owned by Reynolds American Inc., violated nine Altria patents.
Pyxus Reportedly in Talks About Bankruptcy
Pyxus International may have begun discussions with creditors about a possible bankruptcy filing.
PMI Gets ‘Brexit-Proof’ Patent Protection for IQOS
A London judge granted Philip Morris International (PMI) an injunction against IQOS fakes.
PMI Probed for Heating Element Patent Breach
R.J. Reynolds claims Philip Morris’ tobacco-heating system violates the patents of RJR’s Vuse device.
Retail and Distribution
UKVIA: U.K. Vape Shops Well-Positioned for Reopening
Trade Body lauds ‘entrepreneurial spirit’ displayed during lockdown.
U.S. FDA Regulatory Focus Centers on Vapor Retailers
Recent warning letters demonstrate that the FDA is looking beyond devices when enforcing its rules.
EU Menthol Ban Could Help Smokers Switch
Covid-19-related store closures may present a challenge to educating former menthol users.
Los Angeles Vape Shops Challenging Flavor Ban
A new ordinance that prevents the sale of flavored vaping products is being challenged in court.
Regulation
Alberta Introduces Legislation to Regulate Vaping
The bill would include a ban on anyone under 18 from e-cigs in the Canadian province.
Lawmakers: Puff Bar Eclipses Juul in Youth Appeal
Lawmakers in the U.S. House asked the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to ban Puff Bar.
India: E-cigarettes Widely Available Despite Ban
The measure has merely pushed branded players out of the market, according to sellers.
Shenzhen Shop Gets First Fine for Flouting Vapor Rules
A store owner in Shenzhen has been fined 2,000 yuan ($280) for not displaying required warnings.
Taiwan Mulls Ban on Novel Tobacco Products
Health authorities are keen to reverse recent increases in vaping and smoking among youth.
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