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Federal regs confuse little vape with Big Tobacco
The Trump Administration recognized an opportunity to save thousands of small businesses across Colorado. The president issued an executive order requiring federal agencies to identify burdensome regulations hindering economic recovery and propose modifications or waivers “for the purpose of promoting job creation and economic growth.” One Food and Drug Administration…
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Michigan Senate approves bills to tax vaping products, allow flavored vaping
The Michigan Senate approved a six-bill package Wednesday that would impose an 18% tax on the liquid nicotine solution used in electronic cigarettes and would specifically allow individuals to sell flavored vaping products. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, a Democrat, attempted last year to make Michigan the first state in the nation…
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Vaping Market Could See A Boom This Summer Post-COVID, Say Experts
Last year, the cannabis sector took a big hit due to the vaping crisis, which ironically emanated from the illicit market. As a result, companies have been on high alert, making safety a priority when crafting vape products. With COVID-19 still a reality, experts are foreseeing a boom in the…
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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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