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Gallup Poll Claims U.S. Wants Stricter Vape Rules

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Six in 10 Americans would like the laws and regulations dealing with electronic cigarettes to be stricter, a view shared by majorities of men, women and all age groups, according to a new poll from Gallup.
Views on e-cigarettes are also bipartisan, with more than half of Republicans, independents and Democrats wanting stricter laws.
The latest findings, from Gallup’s annual Consumption survey, conducted July 5-26, come after the U.S. Food and Drug Administration voted in June to ban the sale of a popular brand of e-cigarettes.
That decision is now under appeal.
The 61 percent of Americans currently in favor of stricter e-cigarette laws is slightly more than the 54 percent who held this view last year but similar to the 64 percent recorded in 2019.
Across all years, few adults have said the laws for e-cigarettes should be less strict, including 7 percent holding this position today.
The poll also found that a majority of Americans favor taking nicotine, but not menthol, out of cigarettes.
August 14, 2022
Study: Vapes Reduce Heart Risks Compared to Smokes

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A new study shows that aerosols from nicotine vaping do not produce the cellular effects caused by cigarette smoke that lead to vascular damage and the onset of a host of heart diseases.
The research, published in Wiley Analytical Science, also found that aerosols from heated tobacco products produced substantially fewer adverse cellular effects compared to combustible cigarettes.
The study is part of the Replica Project, whose mission is to replicate the most well-known studies conducted by tobacco companies in order to independently assess their scientific validity.
The project is run by the Center of Excellence for the Acceleration of Harm Reduction (CoEHAR), according to Helen Redmond, writing for Filter.
The new study was conducted by an international group of researchers affiliated with CoEHAR at independent laboratories in Indonesia, Oman, Russia, Serbia, Greece and the U.S.
The researchers replicated a study done in 2017 by scientists BAT, which demonstrated that the endothelial cell migration inhibition caused by cigarette smoke (the endothelium is a membrane lining the heart and blood vessels) is not caused by e-cig aerosol exposure.
The Replica study, using the Vype ePen3 and the heated tobacco products Glo Pro and IQOS 3 Duo, corroborated the findings of the BAT study.
August 13, 2022
Total Ban on Sales of Vaping Products Constitutional

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A group of merchants brought a Federal Lawsuit against the Town of Eastchester, New York alleging that the town’s new anti-vaping law was unconstitutional. The law was upheld by a Federal Court in the Southern District of New York.
At the September 3rd, 2019 Town Board meeting, Eastchester was one of the first Towns to adopt a local law to prevent the sale of electronic nicotine-delivery system (ENDS) products within the Town.
The law which is known as “Electronic Nicotine Delivery Product Law” prohibits the sale of tobacco substitutes containing nicotine from being sold in the town, according to a local news source. This includes, but is not limited to: e-cigarettes, vapes, vaporizers, vape pens, lozenges or other candy, drinks, liquid nicotine or other e-liquids or inhalers.
Town Supervisor Anthony Colavita and the Town Board were also the first to opt out of participating in the New York State Marijuana Retail Sales Program as well.
Supervisor Colavita stated, “Keeping our citizens, especially our youth, safe by limiting accessibility to the products specified in our law is our top priority. I am glad the Town of Eastchester prevailed.”
August 11, 2022
Draft Rules for Vapor Products Coming in Philippines

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The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in the Philippines is preparing the draft Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of the Vaporized Nicotine Products Regulation Act or Vape Regulation law.
DTI Undersecretary for Consumer Protection Group Ruth Castelo, according to the Manila Bulletin, said at the Laging Handa Public Briefing that since the DTI has been designated as the implementing government agency, they will have to follow the law.
“Anytime soon or in a couple of days, we can start with consultation with the Food and Drug Administration and then public consultation,” said Castelo noting that they have a deadline to meet under the law to come up with the IRR. The law, which lapsed into law on July 25, 2022, directs DTI to come up with the IRR three months from its effectivity.
She said that DTI will lead in terms of testing the devices for the new tobacco alternative products. In fact, Castelo said that DTI testing equipment have been readied since 2021 yet.
But the FDA will lead or approve certifications when it comes to chemicals and health claims of the products.
The Vape law regulates the importation, manufacture, sale, packaging, distribution, use and communication of vaporized nicotine and non-nicotine products, as well as novel tobacco products. Under the law, manufacturers are given three months to notify the DTI prior to placing new nicotine products in the market.
August 11, 2022
Supreme Acquires Cuts Ice and Flavour Core E-liquids

The UK-based wholesale distributor and manufacturer Supreme has announced the acquisition of vaping manufacturer Cuts Ice and e-liquid business Flavour Core for undisclosed fees.
It follows Supreme’s acquisition of Liberty Flights in June in a deal worth up to £15 million as it looks to expand its influence in the vaping category.
The business said Cuts Ice had developed a leading vape brand called T Juice. which had achieved significant recognition in European markets, according to The Grocer.
It claimed the acquisition would allow the business to diversify its current UK-centric vaping division by supplying to France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Belgium, as well as gaining additional flavouring and mixing expertise.
The two businesses are expected to be fully integrated into Supreme’s wider vaping division and enhance earnings immediately
“We are delighted to be acquiring assets from Cuts Ice and Flavour Core, a highly innovative and hugely popular brand both in the UK and across Europe,” said Supreme CEO Sandy Chadha.
“We continue to see significant growth from within our vaping activities and see this transaction as an excellent example of how we can continue to add both scale and expertise into the group.”
August 10, 2022
Global Disposable Vape Market to Reach $6.3 Billion in 2022

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The global disposable e-cigarettes market size is expected to be valued at $6.34 billion in 2022, according to new research.
With growing demand for non-tobacco products owing to rising health concerns among others, the overall demand for disposable e-cigarettes is projected to grow at a CAGR of 11.2 percent between 2022 and 2032, totaling around $18.32 billion by 2032, according to a report from Future Market Insights (FMI).
The rising traction of using disposable e-cigarettes among consumers is expected to accelerate the market in the forthcoming years, according to FMI.
New and innovative products to comply with the growing demand for these products among consumers are being launched by many market players.
In January 2021, Dinner Lady, a U.K.-based vape brand launched a disposable vape pen, for example.
North America dominated the disposable e-cigarettes market and accounted for the maximum revenue share of 49.8 percent in 2021.
The increasing popularity of flavored disposable e-cigarettes offered by brands such as Puff Bar, Vuse, and Suorin, is one of the major factors that is expected to drive the growth of the industry in the region.
August 10, 2022
City Council in Bangor, Maine Bans Flavored Vapes, Again
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The Bangor City Council, in the U.S. state of Maine, met Monday evening and decided in a 6 to 1 vote to instate an ordinance to ban the sale of flavored tobacco products for a second time.
The ordinance will prevent the sale of all flavored tobacco products, including e-cigarettes and menthol-flavored products, citywide. According to the city council’s meeting agenda, the ordinance will prevent the sale, display, marketing, and advertising of flavored tobacco products, according to News Center Maine.
The city previously banned flavored tobacco products back in October but repealed its decision earlier this year after a procedural error.
If broken, the ordinance also imposes a fine between $50 and $100 for the first violation within a 24-month period and $300 and $1,000 for each subsequent offense within those 24 months.
August 9, 2022
County in New York First to Offer Vape Disposal Site

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Monroe County will be the first in New York State to accept vape pens, e-cigarettes and the liquids used in them for safe disposal.
Experts say these items should never be thrown into the regular trash as the lithium inside these devices can pose serious health and environmental risks, according to a county press release.
“Vaping is not only a public health issue, it is an environmental issue,” said Monroe County Executive Adam Bello. “Vape pens, electronic cigarettes and e-liquids are considered hazardous wastes and should not be thrown away. Monroe County is proud to lead the way in New York by taking action now to prevent these products from harming our environment.”
Instead the county will be accepting them in sealed bags at the Eco Park recycling center in Chili. Eco Park is open on Wednesdays and Saturdays for drop-offs, no appointment is necessary.
“Disposable vape products are toxic and unsafe for our environment. That makes them a health threat for all of us, even if we don’t use them,” Monroe County Commissioner of Public Health Dr. Michael Mendoza said. “I applaud County Executive Bello, the Department of Environmental Services, and all our partners, who are leading the way when it comes to addressing this emerging public health issue.”
There is an estimated 44.7 million tons of e-waste generated around the world every year. That waste contains up to $65 billion worth of raw materials like gold, silver and platinum sent to a landfill.
The amount of global e-waste is expected to increase by almost 17 percent to 52.2 million tons in 2021, or about 8 percent every year, according to research.
Vaping products contain lithium-ion batteries, a heating element and a circuit board. These components—which may include plastic and heavy metals—make disposing of e-cigarettes a considerable challenge because of the various types of chemicals and materials involved in their manufacturing.
There are no direct regulations for recycling or use of e-cigarettes, heated-tobacco products (HTPs) or the cellulose acetate filters in combustible cigarettes in the U.S.
There is legislation that regulates the management of e-waste; however, these guidelines typically apply only to cell phones, computers and other large electronic products.
August 9, 2022
Delnevo Appointed Chairperson of FDA’s TPSAC
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Cristine Delnevo, director of the Rutgers Center for Tobacco Studies and a professor of Health Behavior, Society and Policy at the Rutgers School of Public Health, has been appointed chairperson of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Tobacco Products Scientific Advisory Committee (TPSAC). Her appointment as chair will run through Jan. 31, 2025.
Delnevo was appointed to serve on the committee in March 2021. Established in 2009, TPSAC reviews and evaluates safety, dependence and health issues related to tobacco products and provides advice, information and recommendations to the FDA’s commissioner. The FDA commissioner selects the committee members from among people with expertise in medicine, medical ethics, science or technology involving the manufacture, evaluation or use of tobacco products.
“I have valued the importance of this FDA advisory committee since the signing of the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act in 2009,” said Delnevo in a press note published by Rutgers. “This advisory committee plays an important role in several ways, perhaps most notably on the review of modified risk tobacco product applications, as required under the Tobacco Control Act.”
Delnevo’s expertise spans population-level tobacco behavior trends, particularly non-cigarette tobacco products like cigars and e-cigarettes, tobacco control policy and regulation, and survey methods research.
August 9, 2022
TSA Agents Find THC Vapes Hidden in Peanut Butter

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This story has too many puns. Officers from the Transportation Security Administration said a traveler tried to hide marijuana vape cartridges in a jar of peanut butter. The agents at Pittsburgh International Airport in Pennsylvania discovered the cartridges in a traveler’s checked bag after it “triggered an alarm,” a TSA spokesperson wrote in a tweet.
“When a @TSA officer investigated why it alarmed, three vape canisters with marijuana that were wrapped in plastic bags were pulled from the jar,” TSA spokesperson Lisa Farbstein stated in the tweet.
“TSA isn’t searching for drugs, but when they are discovered during routine screening, the police are contacted,” Farbstein added, as reported by Insider. “The traveler told officials that the canisters were for medical purposes, but still thought he should try to conceal them. Not a good decision.”
It remains unclear if any charges were filed against the traveler caught with the marijuana. TSA made light of the situation with dad joke-style warnings to other travelers.
“When our baggage screening officers @PITairport discovered this jarring find, you butter believe this passenger found themselves in a crunch. We’re going to spread this awareness on really thick!” an account for the TSA said on Instagram.
Travelers can bring vape cartridges in their carry-on luggage so long as they are not “filled with THC, like the e-liquids pictured,” the TSA said in the post.
“Well, don’t get roasted by packing them in peanut butter, it’s just best to leave them at home. While our officers aren’t directly searching for those vape highs, if found they’re ganja have to report it to law enforcement,” the agency said on Instagram.
August 8, 2022