TSFA Leader Says PACT Act Impacts Older Vapers More
Agrafiotis says the law will do more harm to the older generation who rely on vape products to quit.
Prevent All Cigarette Trafficking (PACT) Act
The recently passed PACT Act will profoundly change the vapor and e-cigarette 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.
Logic Ending All U.S. Online Product Sales March 16
Due to recent passing of the PACT Act, Logic will be unable to ship online orders after March 16, 2021.
Public Comment Begins for USPS ENDS Mail Rules
Comments must be submitted by March 22. The rules will presumably go into effect on March 27.
US Post Office to Publish ENDS Mailing Rules Feb. 19
The unpublished rules say that B2B mailings will be allowed, but not international deliveries.
More Latest News
Pandemic Leads to Rise in Combustible Tobacco Use
March 5, 2021
Pandemic-related anxiety, boredom, cited as major drivers of increased combustible tobacco use.
Altria: FDA Must Clarify Nicotine Misperceptions
March 4, 2021
Atria wants the FDA’s help in convincing Americans that nicotine isn’t linked to cancer, a letter states.
Logic Ending All U.S. Online Product Sales March 16
March 4, 2021
Due to recent passing of the PACT Act, Logic will be unable to ship online orders after March 16, 2021.
Study: THC Vapes More Risky Than Nicotine Vapes
March 4, 2021
Study claims youth are at higher risk of wheezing, suffering from a dry cough and sleep impeded.
22nd Century to Speed Up Marketing of Cannabis IP
March 3, 2021
CannaMetrix technology will enable 22 Century to reduce the time to bring its IP to the market.
New Advisors to Support 1account’s Plans for Vapor
March 3, 2021
The board will help the technology provider roll out its age-verification technology to vapor vendors.
Puff Bar Challenges FDA Power Over Tobacco-Free Nicotine
March 3, 2021
To get around the federal flavor ban for disposables, Puff Bar is now using a tobacco-free nicotine.
FTC Seeks Sales, Advertising Data from 5 Vapor Companies
March 2, 2021
The FTC wants 5 companies to give 2019 and 2020 sales, advertising, and promotional expenditures.
South African Researcher Urges Vapor Regulation
March 2, 2021
E-cigarettes don’t help smokers quit as advertised, says South African researcher Lekan Ayo-Yusuf.
WHO Advises Countries to Ban Open System Devices
March 2, 2021
The WHO advice is so out of date that it may as well be saying the earth is flat, according to one critic.
Public Supports Innovative Approaches to Harm Reduction
March 2, 2021
Three in four participants in PMI poll agree that governments should consider smoke-free products.
Women in Tobacco to Celebrate International Women’s Day
March 2, 2021
Karen Blakeley and Katherine Graham will offer sneak peeks into their upcoming publications.
U.S. FDA Sends Another Round of Warning Letters
March 1, 2021
It’s the second time in February 2021 that the agency has sent warning letters for illegal e-liquids.
P.E.I. Flavor Ban for Vapor Products Starts Today
March 1, 2021
One vape shop owner says that the flavor ban will push former smokers back to combustible cigarettes.
Kaival Expands Distribution for Bidi Stick to 46,000 Stores
March 1, 2021
The addition of three supply partners pushes the potential store count above 46,000.
U.S. Senator Romney Calls for Federal Flavor Ban
February 26, 2021
The comments came during a confirmation hearing for the U.S. Surgeon General nominee.
Current issue
The Blinc Reflex
The Blinc Group is a full-service hardware manufacturer for the CBD and THC oils market.
Field of Dreams
Solari Hemp offers 23 SKUs, including gummies, tinctures, soft gels and various topicals.
Asian THR Group Warns Against Open System Ban
Vapers will revert to smoking if governments adopt the WHO’s latest proposal, says CAPHRA.
An Onerous Burden
Many small vapor manufacturers are attempting to overcome the FDA’s rigorous PMTA requirements.
Predicting Policy Position
Policy experts weigh in on the vaping industry’s future under the Biden administration in the U.S.
Thrown Under the Bus
If society wants a smoke-free world, it cannot allow promising products to die of neglect.
Manufacturing
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.
PACT Act Forces DuraSmoke Manufacture Out of Business
The company states that the recent passing of the PACT Act influenced its decision to go out of business.
Japan Tobacco to Focus on Heat-not-Burn Products
JT’s operating profits for 2021 are expected to fall 23 percent to 363 billion yen ($3.46 billion).
Retail and Distribution
Vape Shops Paying Price for Selling Counterfeit Products
The company was ordered to pay $30,000 in civil penalties in an approved consent judgment.
SwissX Warns Shops of Selling Patent Infringing Products
The cease and desist letter demands that stores and chains remove vape products made by Juul and others.
Vapor Product C-Store Sales Up More Than 12 Percent
Sales in C-stores are up 12.7 percent after rising 2.9 percent in the previous data release.
Vape Shop Owner Fighting Nova Scotia Restrictions
William MacEachern of the Cloud Factory Vape Shop is seeking an injunction against new vapor rules.
Regulation
Asian THR Group Warns Against Open System Ban
Vapers will revert to smoking if governments adopt the WHO’s latest proposal, says CAPHRA.
FTC Seeks Sales, Advertising Data from 5 Vapor Companies
The FTC wants 5 companies to give 2019 and 2020 sales, advertising, and promotional expenditures.
South African Researcher Urges Vapor Regulation
E-cigarettes don’t help smokers quit as advertised, says South African researcher Lekan Ayo-Yusuf.
U.S. FDA Sends Another Round of Warning Letters
It’s the second time in February 2021 that the agency has sent warning letters for illegal e-liquids.
SPOTLIGHT
Juul Labs: Dual Use Often Ends in Transition to Vapor
The findings were shared at the Society for Research on Nicotine & Tobacco conference.
Howard: CBD Market to See Regulatory Uptick in 2021
The cost of entry in the CBD space will become increasingly tougher once FDA begins regulations.
U.S. House to Vote on Legal Marijuana Bill Today
The bill is likely to pass the chamber, but the U.S. Senate is unlikely to take up the legislation this year.
VPR Files 3 More Suits for Auto Draw Patent Infringement
The filing of the three additional lawsuits which brings the total to six lawsuits for patent infringement.
Location Matters
Where you buy your e-cigarettes may determine if you will be a successful quitter.
New Jersey Prioritizes Smokers for Vaccine
The state considers smoking a risk factor along with other underlying health problems.
Predicting Policy Position
Policy experts weigh in on the vaping industry’s future under the Biden administration in the U.S.
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