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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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FDA is punishing a vape shop who sells vapes to minors
The federal Food and Drug Administration is penalizing a Chapel Street vape shop for the sales of e-cigarette liquid products to minors based on the inspection documents. The penalty involves the payment of $570. On Facebook, The White Buffalo is promoted as first vape lounge in New Haven. However, when an FDA-commissioned inspector inspected the…
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Washington Senate passes e-cigarette tax bill
Earlier this month, the Washington Senate passed a bill to levy taxes on e-cigarette products, allegedly designed to prevent young people from using e-cigarettes. On April 23, the Senate passed the bill SB 5986 on the taxation of vapor-type electronic cigarettes by 35 votes to 13. Proponents of the bill…
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In order to promote the legalization of vapes, he decided to run for the Legislative Council!
Wang Yuyang, the toughest vaper, chairman of the Taiwan Tobacco Harm Reduction Association (TTHRA), announced that he will participate in Taiwan’s 2020 legislative elections. He hopes to have the opportunity to personally intervene in the legislation of Taiwan’s electronic cigarette industry from the legislative side, thereby reversing the current Taiwan…
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Dubai imposes fines on anyone who violates local e-cigarette regulations
Following the legalization of e-cigarette sales in Dubai this year, the Dubai government issued a warning that anyone who vapes in an unauthorized area will face a fine of up to AED 2000. Source: Gov’t Imposes AED 2,000 Fine for Use of E-Cigarettes in Public Places This year, the UAE…
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Hong Kong E Cigarette Law – Read Before Vaping in Hong Kong
Hong Kong vape laws: Under the Pharmacy and Poisons Ordinance (Chapter 138, Laws of Hong Kong), nicotine is a Part Ｉ poison. E-cigarette and e-liquid containing nicotine is regarded as pharmaceutical product and must be registered with the Pharmacy and Poisons Board before sale or distribution. Possession or sale of unregistered pharmaceutical…
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Japan’s latest all-round smoking ban doesn’t ban vapes
Japan has issued a national smoking ban recently, luckily, the heat not burn and vapes will not be affected. And it may lead to a new significant vape growth in Japan. The new smoking control measures will cover 84% of restaurants and bars throughout Tokyo, and 45% of restaurants and…
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