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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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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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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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Restructuring of FDA may hinder the regulation of electronic cigarettes
Scott Gottlieb, director of the Food and Drug Administration, abruptly resigned yesterday. And the public health experts worry it may stall or even stop the progress in e-cigarette regulation. According to Axios, Gottlieb proposed to the White House a restriction on the flavoring of electronic cigarettes, and the resignation news…
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The US FDA has allocated US$3.4 million to build 3D human lungs to study the effects of vapes
According to Eurek Alert, the US FDA has allocated US$3.4 million to support the University of Colorado’s Anshuz Medical Campus to create the most advanced human lung living simulator to identify toxicity and carcinogenic potential of new tobacco products. To study the effects of new tobacco on human vapers, Kahez…
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USA plans to set the smoking and vaping lowest age at 21
E-cigarette sales regulations vary from state to state in the United States, but consumers must be at least 18 years old to be legal to buy it. On April 18, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said he planned to legislate nationwide to raise the minimum age for buying tobacco &…
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USA schools start to use metal detection equipment to stop students vaping
In order to prevent students from vaping, some schools in the United States have begun to use metal detection equipment to stop the possible vaping among students. Some schools in the United States are launching a new and stricter program to prevent students from smoking electronic cigarettes in and around…
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