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Arizona legislates to classify e-cigarettes as tobacco
The Arizona Senator passed a bill that would incorporate e-cigarette products into the same regulatory measures as tobacco products. The HB 2357 Act was initiated by Senator Sen. Heather Carter, R-Cave Creek, and classifies vapes into the same category as tobacco. This means that not only should these devices comply…
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Is Juul legal in Hong Kong
Juul is not legal in Hong Kong. The thing matters is the nicotine contained e-liquid. Because Juul pods contain freebase nicotine salt, it’s illegal in Hong Kong. However, if you are not carrying the pods but only the vape device, it’s legal. Please do not vape in public places like…
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North Carolina Attorney General sues Juul
On Wednesday, the Attorney General of North Carolina announced his first state lawsuit against electronic cigarette giant Juul, which dominates the vaping market in the United States. This undoubtedly puts more pressure on the largest U.S. e-cigarette manufacturer, whose products have been closely scrutinized by the courts for use among…
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FDA and PMTA brief introduction – Future of vape is uncertain
FDA readjusted the submission time of PMTA for e-tobacco enterprises to August 15, 2021 in mid-March 2019. PMTA, as Premarket Tobacco Application means that after February 15, 2007, the legitimate promotion of any new tobacco product will need to be approved by FDA. FDA needs to consider whether this product…
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New Zealand government advises smokers to drop cigarettes and pick up vapes
Although the use of electronic cigarettes is banned in more and more public places, the use of electronic cigarettes will soon be promoted by the Ministry of Health as a safer alternative to cigarettes. An official New Zealand website that provides information and advice on electronic cigarettes will be launched…
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Judge keeps refraining Bedford’s electronic cigarette shop
The ruling of the judge says that for now, the deployment of land-use powers by Bedford Town Board in curbing a flourishing commerce in e-cigarettes as well as other vaping products. Sometimes a town zoning code was amended and it eliminated the vape-shop plans of several gas station dealers. However,…
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The vape users prosecute the shop for e-cigarette explosion
Be careful of your vape now when vaping in case of getting injured. Amanda Pickard from North Tonawanda suffered intense burn to her inner thighs and legs in July. This was due to the explosion of an electric cigarette. However, the cigarette was sold to Pickard’s boyfriend. She is suing the…
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PMI stops social media marketing for the accusation of promoting sales with influencers
PMI, the world’s largest tobacco manufacturer, has suspended all marketing activities in global social media. PMI, the world’s largest tobacco manufacturer, has suspended all marketing activities in global social media. PMI said they had conducted an internal investigation into marketing posts and photos sent by Reuters from its company last…
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How serious will the USA tariff increase affect the vape export in China?
On May 9, 2019, the U.S. government announced that, since May 10, 2019, the tariff rate on goods imported from China with a list of $200 billion increased from 10% to 25%. Source: Trump just raised tariffs on Chinese goods. Here’s what that means The above measures led to the…
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Russell County looks into the problem of selling vapes to young people
There was a recent investigation on the distribution of tobacco and vapor products to minors by an undercover sting operation in Russell County, Virginia. The development and execution of the operation that resulted in the referencing of two local vape shops for the sales to underage individuals was by detective Chris…
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