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FDA Faces Criticism Over E-Cigarette Regulation in the United States, Public Hearing Set for June
On May 7th, according to Courthouse News, Senator Dick Durbin, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, publicly criticized the FDA for failing to effectively prohibit the unauthorized sale of e-cigarettes. The Senate Judiciary Committee in the United States is set to hold a crucial public hearing on the issue of…
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New Utah Law Threatens Local Vape Shops with Closure
The Controversial Flavor Ban In Utah, a recent legislative move to ban flavored e-cigarettes is stirring controversy and fear among local vape shop owners. The law, championed by pediatrician and Senator Jen Plumb, aims to curb the rising trend of vaping among teens by eliminating sweet and fruity e-cigarette flavors.…
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Kentucky’s New Anti-Vaping Law Faces Legal Pushback
Constitutional Challenges to Kentucky’s Vaping Legislation In Kentucky, a significant legal challenge has arisen against the state’s new law that targets the sale of vaping products. Set to take effect on January 1, the law permits only the sale of vaping products that have been authorized or are under review…
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SMOK’s Legal Challenge Against FDA: Navigating the Complex Intersection of Vaping Innovation and Public Health Regulations
Chinese Vape Brand SMOK Appeals Against US FDA’s Marketing Denial Order On January 18, Shenzhen IVPS Technology Co., Ltd., the parent company of the SMOK brand, announced that it has filed an appeal with the United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals against the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)’s…
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FDA Rejects Bidi Stick – Classic E-Cigarette for U.S. Market
In a significant move on January 22, 2024, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a marketing denial order (MDO) to Bidi Vapor LLC for its Bidi Stick – Classic e-cigarette. This product, a closed-system, disposable, tobacco-flavored e-cigarette device, can no longer be marketed or distributed in the United…
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The Unseen Battle: The Surge of Illegal Vapes in the U.S. in 2023
The vape scene in the U.S. is under siege by an unexpected flood of illegal products. Despite regulations, a dizzying array of unauthorized, flavor-packed vapes are slipping through the cracks, making their way from China to American shores. This influx highlights a stark reality: the U.S. market is drowning in…
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Little Booth, Big Impact: FDA’s Pioneering Presence at TPE24 Signals a Potential Shift in Vape Regulation
FDA Steps into the Vaping World at TPE24 The vaping industry is abuzz as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) makes a landmark appearance at the TPE24 Tobacco Show in Las Vegas. This notable event signals a potential paradigm shift in vaping regulation. The FDA’s booth, strategically placed in…
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Triton vs. FDA Ruling: The Global Vaping Market at a Potential Turning Point
The e-cigarette industry, a significant player in the global market, faces a potential turning point following a critical legal victory for Triton against the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This landmark decision by the Fifth Circuit Court has set a precedent, challenging the FDA’s regulatory measures over the e-cigarette…
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Sales of e-cigs in US convenience stores increased by 9.3% in 2022
According to data from market research company IRI, based in Chicago, the total sales of electronic cigarettes in US convenience stores during the 52-week period ending on January 1, 2023 (the entire year of 2022) was $6.93 billion, a year-on-year growth of 9.3%. The number of products sold was 438…
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FDA permits another e-cigarette, pledges decisions soon on big brands
The Food and Drug Administration, kicking off what is expected to be a period of intensified activity on the contentious issue of e-cigarettes, on Thursday authorized several tobacco-flavored vaping products made by the company Logic, and signaled it would soon announce whether other big-name brands will be allowed to keep selling their…
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