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Why the ban on nicotine vape fluid will do more harm than good
Last week the federal government’s Office of Drug Control announced changes to the importation of nicotine-containing electronic cigarette fluids that will seriously affect the estimated 227,000 regular e-cigarette users in Australia. From January 1, 2021, users will no longer be allowed to import nicotine-containing fluids for use in e-cigarettes, even if they have…
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Vape bans are creating a thriving illicit market
On a normal day, Nic Holden makes $150 selling liquid nicotine out of his car. For the past month, he has been meeting customers in parking lots on Long Island, where they get into the passenger seat with cash in-hand. He buys the nicotine from what he refers to as…
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China vape industry major events in the first half of 2020
2020 is an unusual year. From the new coronavirus epidemic at the beginning of the year to the current global turbulence, each of us ordinary people is constantly “witnessing history.” For the e-cigarette industry, the first half of 2020 just ended is unforgettable for every practitioner. And now the author…
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Vaping laws in the UK: Where can you use your vape kit?
It has been more than 10 years since electronic cigarettes emerged on the UK market. Marketed as a healthier and safer option to smoking cigarettes, e-cigarettes and vaping has risen in popularity year by year. With an estimated 3.6 million people in the UK choosing to vape (roughly half the…
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Omaha vape bar aims to educate, help adults quit smoking
Proudly serving the Omaha area since 2014, Generation V Vape + CBD Shop has quickly become Omaha’s favorite vape shop — being voted Omaha’s Choice for Vape Shop two years in a row by World-Herald readers. “Our success is a direct result of our team’s dedication to providing exceptional service to help…
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Potential Australian Ban on Nicotine Imports Underscores the Need to Find the Best JUUL Alternative
On June 19, Australian Health Minister Greg Hunt made the startling announcement that, in less than two weeks from that date, all personal importation of nicotine e-liquid into Australia would be illegal. Liquid nicotine is a controlled substance in Australia, and nicotine e-liquid isn’t legal to buy through standard retail…
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Vaping import ban delayed in Australia
The Department of Health has halted the ban on importing nicotine liquids into Australia. The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) was set to enforce the ban from July 1, which would prevent the import of e-cigarettes and nicotine refills for an initial 12 month period. Import penalties of up to $220,000 would also…
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Hong Kong fails to ban vapes in 2020
The Hong Kong Legislative Council has abandoned plans to ban the use of electronic atomization products. Since the Hong Kong Chief Executive’s speech 19 months ago, e-cigarette and harm reduction advocates have been fighting the proposed ban. The Legislative Council Bills Committee concluded discussions on bills banning e-cigarettes and heating…
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Vape sellers still optimistic about market prospects
Last Wednesday, the “Henan Provincial Patriotic Health Regulations” on the “control smoking” related content was amended in China, which clearly clarifies that smoking (including electronic cigarettes) is prohibited in urban public places, indoor areas of workplaces and public transportation. After encountering the “sternest announcement” in the e-cigarette industry, e-cigarettes have…
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A vape store is warned by Shenzhen Tobacco Control Office
Shenzhen Tobacco Control Office launched a special action on e-cigarettes on May 30, 2020, and a physical store in Nanshan District, Shenzhen got a warning notice. The notice says that the shop owner is about to be fined for not having put up the correct banner of No Tobacco Sales…
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