By Julia Ornedo A 39-year-old man has been arrested by Lacey Police after he allegedly smashed the windows of two different stores to steal cigarettes and vaping products. Lacey Police arrested Christopher J Kenney, of Westport, on March 1. According to a police report, officers were dispatched to a Driftwood …
Read More »BCP Trade Standards Reveal Illegal Vaping Sales to Children
THREE shops in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole sold e-cigarettes to two 14-year-olds who were part of an undercover trading standards crackdown. The PCO Council led the operation to investigate vaping products illegally sold to children. The two volunteer teenagers were sold a disposable vaporizer in three out of five premises …
Read More »China cracks down on teen vaping, tightens e-cigarette regulations
On March 11, China’s State Tobacco Monopoly Administration announced a series of measures regulate the production and distribution of e-cigarettes and vapes in the country, including prohibiting sales to minors and restricting the availability of flavored products. The measures will come into effect nationwide on May 1 and will follow …
Read More »Hawaiʻi Youth Advocates Gather at the Capitol to Rally Support for Bills to End Youth Vaping
Youth, health advocates and elected officials gathered at the State Capitol for a press conference to educate young people about the vaping epidemic. Additional events were held on Kaua’i, O’ahu, Maui and Hawai’i Island to build support across the state. Speakers at the State Capitol included Zoey Duan and Logan …
Read More »Vape Australia: terrifying warning issued
By Charlie Coe for Daily Mail Australia A mother has issued a heartbreaking warning about the dangers of vaping after her 15-year-old daughter’s secret habit left her with a life-threatening rare lung disease. Sydney teenager Dakota Stephenson went to hospital with a high temperature and back pain last September, seven …
Read More »Bluehole Releases Industry Comment on China’s First Enterprise Risk Assessment Lab for EUTPD Compliance
Content of the article SHENZHEN, China – China’s leading vaping media outlet, Bluehole New Consumption, today released an industry commentary on China’s first enterprise risk assessment lab for compliance with the European Union’s Directive on tobacco products. Content of the article Below is the full article: SMOORE, a global leader …
Read More »Puff Bar, other e-cigarette makers to face more scrutiny under spending bill
The Food and Drug Administration will gain authority over Puff Bar and other e-cigarettes made with synthetic nicotine as part of the government spending bill expected to be signed by President Biden. The bill closes a loophole that has allowed Puff Bar to stay in the market and gain popularity …
Read More »The adoption of new smoking trends has boosted the tobacco market in Canada
“Review of Canadian Tobacco Market Data” Development of new smoking products fueled Canadian tobacco market growth despite regulatory challenges The preference of Canadian customers for cigars over cigarettes and other recreational cigarettes can be attributed to the growth of the market. Moreover, cigar smoking is still considered an expensive and …
Read More »Vape Bill ‘strengthens’ flavor ban on e-cigarettes
The conference’s bicameral committee report on the Vape Bill will ban the sale of e-cigarettes with flavor descriptors that “appeal to young people.” The committee said this is in addition to the flavor ban that is being implemented. The Vape Bill combines House Bill 9007 and Senate Bill 2239, which …
Read More »Congress appears ready to let the FDA ban e-cigarettes containing synthetic nicotine
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) seems determined to ban nearly all nicotine vaping products currently available in the United States, even as it recognizes their harm reduction potential as an alternative to combustible cigarettes. But under current law, the FDA’s authority over e-cigarettes is limited to tobacco-derived nicotine, which …
Read More »Solons: Vape Bill designed to prevent use by minors
Representative Sharon Garin MANILA, Philippines — Lawmakers say they crafted the Vape Bill to specifically ban the use of flavor descriptors that appeal to young people and non-smokers. Nueva Ecija 1st District Representative Estrellita Suansing, one of the authors of the vape bill, said she was aware of flavor concerns …
Read More »Opinion: Gélinas’ vaping bill misses the point
The vaping bill is not for Nickel Belt MPP’s kids will only make it harder for smokers to transition to vaping and finally quitting, while doing little to keep them off the hook. reach of children Recently, Nickel Belt MPP France Gélinas tabled a bill outlining a series of ill-conceived …
Read More »FDA’s promised menthol ban is about to face a critical test
You’re reading the web edition of DC Diagnosis, STAT’s weekly newsletter on health and medical policy and politics. Register here to receive it in your inbox. Senior Trump official spills the tea on Operation Warp Speed Pfizer and the Operation Warp Speed team really didn’t get along – and that …
Read More »King’s Speech omits Tobacco and Bills 342
KUALA LUMPUR, 28th February – The absence of the new Tobacco Bill and Bill 342 Amendment Bill from the King’s Speech to Parliament today signals that the government cannot table these legislations during the current meeting of Dewan Rakyat. The government’s legislative priorities are usually set out in the King’s …
Read More »Tobacco Bills State by State
Photography: Shutterstock LAKEVILLE, Minn.— From banning flavored tobacco products to increasing the tax on cigarettes to requiring e-cigarette manufacturers to have a recycling plan for their products, there are many proposals to regulate the tobacco. The state tobacco-related legislative bills that have been introduced this year to date are listed …
Read More »Opinion: San Diego can promote health equity during Black History Month with vaping ban
A teenager secretly smoking an electronic cigarette. Photo via Pixabay It’s amazing that 42% of high school students in San Diego have vaped. Nicotine addiction among adolescents is on the rise, affecting brain development, attention span, memory and learning ability. Fortunately, the people of San Diegan have an attorney on …
Read More »Unregistered vaping products are now illegal
The sale of any vaping or smokeless tobacco product that has not been registered is now illegal. The six-month window is now closed for retailers, manufacturers and importers to register product content with the Health Advisory and Regulatory Platform. This regulation came into effect on February 11 as the Smoke-Free …
Read More »Vaping issues in central Ohio schools
After reviewing records from 18 central Ohio school districts, cases of vaping were reported in nearly all of them. COLUMBUS, Ohio — Central Ohio school leaders and students involved in drug prevention programs say teens are using drugs that are harder to detect. For the past three months, 10TV has …
Read More »The real reason we have an explosion in teen vaping and illegal retail
In his latest opinion piece, AACS CEO Theo Foukkare discusses the explosion of black market vaping products, including Uber drivers advertising vapers in vehicles. Theo Foukkare, CEO of the Australian Convenience Stores Association. Vaping, both with nicotine and without nicotine, is now a very real talking point for many Australians, …
Read More »Many Juul Vapors Left in Limbo as Teen Rates Delay FDA Rulings
Thousands of vapers await their fate on the market as the FDA works past a court-ordered deadline to determine whether their benefits for adult smokers outweigh the risks of addiction for teens. The Food and Drug Administration is still evaluating 55,000 premarket applications for e-cigarettes from Juul Labs. Inc. and …
Read More »Reactions from US vapers to restrictions on flavored vaping products
The study, titled “Reactions to sales restrictions on flavored vape products or all vape products among young adults in the United States,” analyzed data from a longitudinal study of 2,159 young adults aged 18 to 34 years old, in 6 metropolitan areas (Atlanta, Boston, Minneapolis, Oklahoma City, San Diego, Seattle). …
Read More »Experts warn of ‘nicotine time bomb’ as kids turn to TikTok to illegally buy vapes
Underneath a video on a now-deleted TikTok account, an underage user commented, “If I get more money, will [you] hide the vape… my parents are strict.” Another user replied: ‘I will discreetly wrap one for anyone not ID for £10.’ In response to comments asking if age identification is required …
Read More »Ban on sale of flavored vaping products gains new momentum in CT
The campaign to ban the sale of flavored vaping products in Connecticut is gaining momentum with a group of Democratic lawmakers expected to voice their support, joined by health advocates, at an online press conference on Wednesday . State Sens Julie Kushner, Saud Anwar, Jorge Cabrera and James Maroney, and …
Read More »Flavored e-cigarette company challenges FDA marketing denial
A customer vapes at a vape shop in Jakarta, Indonesia, October 23, 2020. REUTERS/Ajeng Dinar Ulfiana Join now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register Law firms Related documents The names of companies and law firms listed above are auto-generated based on the text of the article. We are improving …
Read More »Supporters stage massive campaign in support of California’s ban on flavored tobacco products
The law banning the sale of flavored tobacco is suspended subject to a referendum It’s been about 18 months since California lawmakers passed a law signed by Governor Gavin Newsom banning the sale of flavored tobacco products in the state. An ongoing referendum on a ballot measure ahead of the …
Read More »‘Ready to go.’ Banning flavored vaping on Lamont’s agenda
Governor Ned Lamont’s warm welcome to Phillip Morris last year, with his headquarters moving from New York to Stamford, drew a swift rebuke from anti-tobacco activists who said the move would be a test of governor’s support for banning flavored products. vaping products in Connecticut. At the time, the governor …
Read More »Geoff Russ: Vaping regulations aim to protect tobacco tax revenue
Breadcrumb Links Comment NP Federal and provincial governments love their tobacco revenue and will fight to protect it, even if it means higher smoking rates and more deaths. Publication date : January 22, 2022 • 12 hours ago • 4 minute read • 14 comments Photo by Gabby Jones/Bloomberg Content …
Read More »VAPORS AT THE HEART OF NATIONAL NON-SMOKING WEEK
Vaping is not smoking and is a proven way for smokers to quit Tweet that “We have traditionally been left out of the debate even though we are the most affected by regulation,” said Maria Papaioannoy, spokeswoman for Rights4Vapers, the country’s largest vaping consumer rights organization. “Thousands of Canadians have …
Read More »Year in review: Denver mayor veto flavored tobacco ban | Government
In 2021, Denver’s local government has seen significant successes and failures regarding city modification projects, from city council to the mayor’s office to the ballot. In the 2021 election, Denverites adopted a $ 260 million bond package to fund more than 80 infrastructure projects as part of the city’s COVID-19 …
Read More »The use of an electronic cigarette or a vaping product Associated Lung Injury (EVALI) in the Times of COVID-19: A Clinical Dilemma – Helfgott – – Pediatric Pulmonology
Goal To report on the clinical, laboratory and radiological findings of adolescents who presented symptoms of COVID-19 during the SARS-CoV-2 flare, did not test positive for infection and were diagnosed with an injury lung disease associated with the use of electronic cigarettes and vaping products (EVALI). Methods A retrospective review …
Read More »Bloomington’s ban on flavored tobacco to take effect January 1
Mike Alhataba says he believes 2022 will kill his Oxboro Market tobacco store after more than 20 years in business. The reason: Bloomington will enact a ban on flavored tobacco in January, then roll out one of Minnesota’s toughest tobacco regulations later in the new year. After banning the sale …
Read More »Colorado state lawmakers want to ban flavors for tobacco and vaping products in 2022
Following a defeat to ban flavored smoking and vape products in Denver, state lawmakers are considering a flavor ban that could be enacted throughout Colorado. Several cities have passed similar bans, but an attempt to do so in Denver failed after Mayor Michael Hancock vetoed the city council vote and …
Read More »Senate approves much-debated vaping bill
âPHOTO BY RICHARD A. REYES After intense debate, a bill to regulate the sale and distribution of electronic cigarettes or vaping products was approved by the Senate at third and final reading on Thursday. The vote was 19-2, with 2 abstentions, for Senate Bill 2239, which sets restrictions on the …
Read More »United States: Oregon’s first county bans sale of flavored vaping products
Violators are liable to a Class A civil offense which could amount to a fine of up to $ 2,000 for individuals or $ 4,000 for corporations. The County Commissioners Council voted in favor of Order 878 3 to 2, banning the retail sale of flavored nicotine products, including menthol …
Read More »Reconstructing a better defect highlights a wider electronic cigarette error
After months of negotiations, the Biden administration Plan to build back better was eventually passed by the House, and some analysts are to predict that the sweeping bill could get Senate approval before Christmas. Public health experts, however, have drawn attention to a specific provision of the law. The landmark …
Read More »MA reaches settlement with Vaping Company – NBC Boston
A now-defunct e-cigarette retailer and its two owners have agreed to pay nearly $ 51 million to settle allegations they illegally marketed products to minors in Massachusetts, the attorney general’s office said Thursday. of State. The settlement filed in Suffolk Superior Court against Eonsmoke LLC, Gregory Grishayev and Michael Tolmach …
Read More »The vape waiting game continues
So far, all of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) decisions regarding millions of tobacco pre-market applications (PMTAs) for electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) and e-liquids have resulted in refusal of marketing orders (MDO). The number of denial orders was expected in 2014, when consumer advocates for the Association of …
Read More »Denver council bans sale of flavored tobacco products
The ordinance bans flavored menthol cigarettes, chewing tobacco and vaping products sold in all locations in Denver. DENVER – Denver City Council has banned the sale of certain flavored tobacco products in the city starting in 2023. The proposal was adopted by 8 votes to 3 on Monday evening. It …
Read More »OVERVIEW | Denver in the racial and political haze of vaping | Focus on Denver
Race permeates political discussions these days, and this week Denver City Council proposed the debate in flavors of cotton candy, lemon, gummy bear or menthol. Denver is the latest city to consider a ban on flavored vaping products, matching a federal ban on flavors sold by major e-cigarette manufacturers that …
Read More »IPS joins Juul in targeting teens
Indianapolis Public Schools is the latest public school district in Indiana to join a lawsuit against the makers of vape products JUUL, one of the most popular e-cigarette brands accused of fueling what health officials called a new “epidemic of electronic cigarette use among young people.” “ Earlier this month, …
Read More »ITC: ITC’s alignment with global healthcare trend needs to be deepened
ET Intelligence Group: S shares gained 1.5% on Thursday thanks to the company conducting clinical trials to develop a nasal spray for the prevention of Covid-19. He plans to market the nasal spray under the Savlon brand once he gets all the required approvals. Investors applauded the move even though …
Read More »Online vaping retailers to pay over $ 145,000 in Vermont
MONTPELIER, Vermont (AP) – Eight online e-cigarette retailers will pay a total of more than $ 145,700 in civil penalties in Vermont, for violating the state’s delivery sale ban and its protection law of consumers. The Vermont Attorney General’s Office has entered into deals with 21 e-cigarette online sellers, totaling …
Read More »Juul to pay $ 14.5 million to settle Arizona vaping lawsuit
Juul has faced legal action in several states for marketing its products, which it touts as a safer alternative to regular tobacco products. In June, he struck a similar deal with the North Carolina attorney general that included a payment of $ 40 million and promises not to market minors …
Read More »Dr. Richard Feldman: Flavored vaping products require stricter regulations | Columns
We have made significant strides in the fight against smoking and nicotine addiction since the 1960s, with smoking rates dropping dramatically among adults and children. Reducing smoking rates and gradually making smoking socially unacceptable has been a global effort involving prevention and cessation programs, media campaigns, smokefree air laws, increased …
Read More »N. Carolina AG files legal action for child-friendly electronic cigarettes
RALEIGH, NC (AP) – North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein announced on Tuesday that he is suing the founders of an e-cigarette maker over fears their product could be marketed to children through flavors suitable for children and poor age verification. Stein announced at a press conference that he was …
Read More »Top tips for traveling with your vaping gear
Without a doubt, vaping is a fashionable habit these days. If you’re planning a vacation and want to pack your vaping gear, here are some tips you should consider. Although vaping is widespread and well-known, there are still countries that impose severe restrictions and bans on vaping and its products. …
Read More »FDA Approval Overdue for Electronic Cigarettes | National exam
A man uses a vaping product in Manhattan, September 17, 2019. (Carlo Allegri / Reuters) The agency’s decision is supported by a damning evidence base. Why did it take so long? The The Food and Drug Administration is facing backlash from anti-vaping members of Congress and other public health activists …
Read More »BIDLACK | Risky freedom? | Opinion
Hal Bidlack My regular reader (hi Jeff!) Will recall that I have often recalled the idea that freedom in the United States can be summed up well in the idea that your right to swing your arm ends where my nose begins. And as any alumnus of mine who took …
Read More »Denver’s proposed ban on flavored tobacco may be amended to exempt hookah
A proposal to ban the sale of flavored tobacco and vaping products in Denver stalled on Wednesday as members of the city council safety committee debated a handful of amendments, including changes that would exempt salons hookah and menthol cigarettes. Committee members will have three weeks to work on things …
Read More »UBCO study finds vapers attempt to quit due to early adverse health effects – Okanagan
A UBC Okanagan research study – which took the unusual step of analyzing Reddit’s online posts – found that most young people trying to quit vaping do so because of adverse health effects . The study, published in this week’s issue of Internet medical research journal, has implications for young …
Read More »Don’t let children get caught up in tobacco | New
OKLAHOMA CITY – This Halloween, the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET) is reminding parents, teachers, healthcare providers and community leaders of the dangers of flavored tobacco and vaping products in disguise to mimic candy and other goodies. âThe flavors make it easier to use tobacco or vape products,â TSET Executive …
Read More »The FDA first approved a vaping device. Ex-smokers like me shiver.
Not that long ago, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released alarming news about the epidemic of lung damage associated with vaping. He confirmed in 2020 that at least 68 people who used e-cigarettes, both legally and illegally, had died. According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, electric cigarettes are bad …
Read More »Vaping, e-cigarettes: 100 world experts ask WHO’s CCLAT to adopt “low risk” products
The WHO’s “prohibitionist” anti-vaping policy will cause “more death and suffering from smoking,” according to more than 100 global experts. More than 100 global experts have criticized the World Health Organization for a stubborn anti-vaping stance that contributes to “millions” of preventable smoking-related deaths. In an open letter ahead of …
Read More »United States outlines strict regime for e-cigarettes with first clearance
The clearance of the first e-cigarette by US regulators this week has been described by industry experts as a historic moment for the $ 5 billion industry, which has been operating under a cloud since the crackdown on an “epidemic” vaping rate among teens in 2018. But the choice of …
Read More »FDA clears first electronic cigarette, cites benefit for smokers – The North State Journal
FILE – This file photo from Wednesday, June 18, 2014 shows the packaging of the VUSE Digital Vapor cigarette at a launch event hosted by RJ Reynolds Vapor Company in Philadelphia. On Tuesday, October 12, 2021, health officials cleared the first electronic cigarettes in the United States, saying RJ Reynolds …
Read More »FDA clears e-cigarettes to remain in U.S. market for the first time
The Food and Drug Administration first authorized the sale of an electronic cigarette in the United States on Tuesday, a significant turning point in one of the most controversial public health debates in decades. In giving the green light to a tobacco-flavored device and cartridges marketed by RJ Reynolds under …
Read More »FDA clears first electronic cigarettes, cites benefit for smokers
WASHINGTON (AP) – For the first time, the Food and Drug Administration cleared an electronic cigarette on Tuesday, saying RJ Reynolds’ vaping device can help smokers reduce their consumption of conventional cigarettes. Electronic cigarettes have been sold in the United States for over a decade with minimal government surveillance or …
Read More »Denver Shouldn’t Close Vape Shops – For Now
Denver’s proposed ban on the latest legal flavored nicotine products sold in the United States is a mistake. We do not take this position lightly. We wrote in 2019 in support of President Donald Trump’s proposed partial ban on flavored nicotine products that âthe playing field is not level for …
Read More »The unexpected healthy results of the COVID battle
It may seem impossible that a pandemic that claimed the lives of over 700,000 in the United States could provide any healthy byproduct, but the half-glass crowd could indicate some encouraging developments. Precautions taken to fight COVID-19, including wearing masks and distancing, have likely contributed to the sharp drop in …
Read More »Johns Hopkins researchers discover thousands of unknown chemicals in e-cigarettes
Through Jill rosen / Posted October 7, 2021 Vaping aerosols contain thousands of chemicals and unknown substances undisclosed by manufacturers, including industrial chemicals and caffeine, researchers at Johns Hopkins University have found. The study is the first to apply an advanced fingerprinting technique used to identify chemicals in food and …
Read More »Denver flavored tobacco ban could go up in smoke
A proposal to ban the sale of flavored tobacco and vape juice in Denver might look a lot different by the time it passes – if it passes at all. Inventory: A proposal Backed by City Council members Amanda Sawyer and Debbie Ortega was sent back to the drawing board …
Read More »St. Paul introduces new restrictions on the sale of tobacco products and electronic cigarettes
Executives in St. Paul are considering what could become one of the most restrictive tobacco sales measures in the country. ST PAUL, Minn. – It’s called one of the toughest selling restrictions in the country. The proposed ordinance in St. Paul, supported by members of city council, would significantly limit …
Read More »GPs warn of telehealth websites promising consultation for ‘in minutes’ vaping scripts | Health
The leading body representing general practitioners cautioned against using ‘pop up’ telehealth websites that promise to provide consultations for ‘vaping scripts in minutes’ as they can disrupt the continuity of services. care for patients. Laws came into effect on Friday to prevent vaping products that contain nicotine from being obtained …
Read More »Is Teenage Vaping Running Out?
WASHINGTON – Teenage vaping has fallen this year as many American students have been forced to learn at home during the pandemic, according to a government report released Thursday. U.S. health officials have urged caution in interpreting the figures, which were collected using an online questionnaire for the first time. …
Read More »Zimbabwe: Experts report sharp drop in cigarette consumption
Experts believe there is a marked drop in smoking globally which coincides with the gradual implementation of tobacco harm reduction (THR) policies in some countries as well as the growing shift to smokeless alternatives. This gives hope that there could be a consensus between policy makers and the tobacco industry …
Read More »Local school districts join mass action against e-cigarette maker Juul Labs
By Julie Slama | [email protected] Jordan, Canyons and Murray are among hundreds of school districts that have joined a mass lawsuit against e-cigarette maker Juul Labs, Inc., claiming they are fraudulently and intentionally marketing their products to children. This has led to an increase in the use of electronic cigarettes …
Read More »US teenager vaping plunges about 40% amid COVID school closures
FILE – In this file photo from Jan.31, 2020, a woman holds a flavored disposable vape device at the Puff Bar in New York City. Government researchers have reported a sharp drop in teen vaping this year as many U.S. students have been forced to learn at home due to …
Read More »Australian Vaping Law Changes: E-Cigarette Users Now Need Medical Prescription | Smoking
Iuring a recent three-week period, a large hospital in Western Australia treated a teenager with seizures after vaping too much nicotine, a toddler with heart problems after drinking e-cigarette fluid and one death attributed to the consumption of electronic cigarette fluid. It’s cases like these that public health doctor Professor …
Read More »COMMENT || Strong framework from the government of Tasmania to regulate electronic cigarettes | Avocado
Smoking has a significant and tragic impact on the lives of many Tasmanians. It also has a profound impact on our community and our health system. While we have made progress in reducing smoking rates in Tasmania, we have also seen attempts to ârenormalizeâ smoking within our communities, particularly through …
Read More »Big drop in vaping among American teens seen with COVID school closures
WASHINGTON (AP) – Teenage vaping has fallen this year as many American students have been forced to learn at home during the pandemic, according to a government report released Thursday. U.S. health officials have urged caution in interpreting the figures, which were collected using an online questionnaire for the first …
Read More »Smoke Shop sues Prior Lake over a law banning flavored vaping products
The only tobacco store in Prior Lake is suing the city over an order banning the sale of flavored vaping products, alleging the ban is unconstitutional. Prior Lake Tobacco and Vape opened in 2020, but flavored vaping products were banned by the city within a year, said attorney V. John …
Read More »Import of nicotine e-cigarettes banned after “significant increase” in youth use
The import of nicotine e-cigarettes is banned due to a “significant increase” in their use by young people, the head of Australia’s pharmaceutical regulator said. Key points: Australian Border Force will be able to intercept packets of nicotine vapes from October 1 TGA hopes ban will prevent people from starting …
Read More »Vape advocates and prohibitionists temporarily unite to criticize the FDA
On September 28, a series of traditional public health organizations, including the American Lung Association and the American Heart Association, as well as the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids (CTFK), sent a letter to Janet Woodcock, Interim Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Aside from its actual substance – …
Read More »San José to ban the sale of all flavored tobacco products
SAN JOSE, Calif. (KRON) – Ahead of the San Jose City Council meeting, the mayor, city council members and local leaders held a rally to support ending the sale of all flavored tobacco in San José. On Tuesday, city officials will pass an ordinance ending the sale of flavored tobacco …
Read More »RELX vape brand enters Saudi market
The Saudi launch of Relx, which is one of the largest manufacturers, distributors and sellers of vaping products in China, comes as local concerns about vaping among adolescents begin to rise. To this end, the kingdom recently announced new regulations similar to those in force in Europe, regarding the packaging …
Read More »E-cigarette regulations and taxes threaten industry that could prevent millions of premature deaths – Lowell Sun
Electronic cigarettes, which deliver nicotine without tobacco or combustion, are the most important harm reduction alternative to smoking ever developed – an alternative that could prevent millions of premature deaths in the United States alone. Yet bureaucrats and politicians seem determined to deny this historic opportunity through regulations and taxes …
Read More »MIDAS SHARING TIPS: In supreme good health
Sandy Chadha did not do well in school. Harassed and blocked by dyslexia, he left unskilled and joined his father’s business Supreme, which sold radios and watches in Manchester. That was just over 30 years ago – and the business was in trouble. Today Supreme generates over £ 120million a …
Read More »Stores in Central Square sold flavored vape products to children, state police say; could face a $ 950,000 fine
Central Square, NY – Complaints about vape products have been filed in the Central Square school district. Superintendent Thomas Colabufo overheard them at a forum, and then, on the first day of school this year, a school resources official retrieved a bag full of vapors. Due to the complaints, New …
Read More »Vaping Tax Increase Considered By Congressional Democrats
Beneath the surface of a gargantuan $ 3.5 trillion spending plan, House Democrats have proposed higher taxes on tobacco and nicotine products to fund this incredibly important credit proposal. WASHINGTON – Congressional Democrats have proposed higher taxes on tobacco and nicotine products to help fund President Joe Biden $ 3.5 …
Read More »Media must get it right the first time
IIn mid-September, two articles in leading news outlets sparked an uproar over how the media continues to misunderstand and distort vaping. The first, published on September 15 in The New York Times, was an op-ed by former Reddit CEO Ellen Pao on sexism in the tech industry. The article mainly …
Read More »Spyder Cannabis to distribute RELX Vape products
RELX closed pod products will be offered on 180 Smoke retail, e-commerce and wholesale channels Vaughan, Ontario – (Newsfile Corp. – September 22, 2021) – Spyder Cannabis Inc. (TSXV: SPDR) (“Spyder“or the”Society“), an established Canadian cannabis and vape retailer, is pleased to announce that its specialty vape retail brand, 180 …
Read More »truth® launches Fake Vape Company “Depression Stick!” To make a point
WASHINGTON, September 20, 2021 / PRNewswire / – truth®, The Truth Initiative’s nationally proven and recognized youth smoking, vaping and nicotine prevention campaign has revealed its latest effort to educate young people about e-cigarettes. “It’s playing with our heads“, outlining the role of nicotine as a contributor to the worsening …
Read More »Laguna Beach to review ban on sales of tobacco and vape products
Laguna Beach City Council will revisit the conversation about banning the sale of tobacco and vaping products in the city at its meeting on Tuesday. City Councilor George Weiss has introduced a bill on the agenda that will lead to a discussion on the possibility of such a ban. The …
Read More »NYT Still Can’t Understand The Difference Between Vaping Weed On The Black Market And Regular E-Cigs | Cannabis News | San Antonio
Shutterstock For the mainstream media, the details of vaping remain unclear. Apparently, the mainstream media haven’t learned anything from the great fear of vaping a few years ago, with even media like The New York Times still basic facts wrong about it. To recap: In 2019, hundreds of people began …
Read More »FDA Stifles Cloud of Electronic Cigarette and Vaping Products But Delays Big Decision | Patrick Malone & Associés PC | DC Personal Injury Lawyers
The Federal Food and Drug Administration has launched a scheduled showdown over e-cigarettes, delaying a decision to allow Juul and other dominant companies in the market to continue selling trendy ‘smoke-free’ devices while banning millions vaping products from other manufacturers, mostly smaller. . The agency argued defensively and defiantly that …
Read More »House Democrats’ tobacco tax hike could violate Biden’s pledge
A man smokes with the IQOS (I quit regular smoking) electronic tobacco warmer from the tobacco company Philip Morris. Sébastien Kahnert | image alliance | Getty Images House Democrats have proposed increased taxes on tobacco and nicotine products to help fund their $ 3.5 trillion spending plan. The measure could …
Read More »Opinion: Washington County’s proposed vaping restrictions target the wrong target
Jonathan polonsky Polonsky is CEO of Beaverton-based Plaid Pantries, Inc., which operates 107 stores and employs more than 700 people in Oregon. Since Oregon raised the minimum age for selling tobacco from 18 to 21 four years ago, convenience stores selling tobacco have invested in technology and training to ensure …
Read More »House Democrats seek to raise taxes on vapers as smokers continue to die
On September 12, influential House Democrats circulate a new tax proposal around Washington aimed to target the wealthiest individuals and businesses in the country. Much of the focus on the project, naturally, focused on potential tax increases for Americans earning more than $ 435,000 (from 37 to 39.6%) as well …
Read More »Homemade tobacco proposals challenge Biden’s tax commitment
New House Democrats’ $ 3.5 trillion tax legislation includes increased taxes on tobacco, nicotine and vapor products levied on tobacco manufacturers. But in the end, that would fall heavily on tobacco users – a large part of the group making less than $ 400,000 that President Biden has promised not …
Read More »FDA delays decision to ban Juul while rejecting sale of 950,000 e-cigarette brands and products-Health News, Firstpost
Matthew Myers, president of the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Children, said his group would go back to court if the FDA did not clarify its timeline for the remaining decisions. FDA regulators have previously said they will prioritize Juul and a handful of other key players, but none were included in …
Read More »The FDA bans the sale of nearly a million electronic cigarettes; keeps Juul in the market | Health Info
By Cara Murez, Health Day reporter (Health day) FRIDAY, Sept. 10, 2021 (HealthDay News) – The United States Food and Drug Administration announced on Thursday that it had rejected claims for nearly one million electronic cigarettes and related products. But it also delayed a decision on the fate of leading …
Read More »10 vaping documentaries to watch
The popularity of vaping has skyrocketed in recent years with the introduction of alternative marketing trends. They are a more attractive alternative for many people because they offer a lot of amenities, especially when you are on the road or in public. Additionally, there is an overabundance of flavors (7,700+) …
Read More »Paramedic mother warning about e-cigarettes and vapers around children
Nikki, a paramedic and mom of two, who runs Tiny Hearts Education, explains how dangerous e-cigarettes and vapers can be when left within the reach of young children. Once you become a parent, your life’s mission is to keep your children safe. And in an ironic turn of events, it’s …
Read More »Juul, other e-cigarette makers face Judgment Day
A shakeout of e-cigarettes is at hand. The Food and Drug Administration is approaching a deadline to decide which e-cigarettes can stay on the market in a series of decisions that have already started to reshape the industry. The agency’s mandate is to authorize vaping products only if their manufacturers …
Read More »The ban on vaping aroma under fire because the entire range of cigarettes will remain available
But vaping advocates say the government is heading down the wrong path if it hopes to meet its 2025 smoke-free goals. “It’s crazy that Kiwis desperate to quit smoking can walk into a gas station and buy any brand of cigarettes under the sun. However, they can’t access the most …
Read More »New rules to prevent young people from vaping take effect
New vaping legislation came into effect today, which may make it more difficult for teens to access nicotine products. Photo: 123RF General retailers – dairies, supermarkets and gas stations – across the country will now only be allowed to sell three flavors of vape – mint, menthol or tobacco. This …
Read More »Vape flavor bans will drive more teens to smoke, another study suggests
AAs the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) nears the September deadline for deciding the legality of vaping products in the United States, abstinence-only advocates have doubled down on their message: ban flavors. Led largely by the influential Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids (CTFK) and Parents Against Vaping E-cigarettes (PAVE), these organizations …
Read More »A change in law is expected to dramatically reduce youth access to vapers – Retailers
Vape retailers say the introduction of new laws restricting the sale of most e-liquid flavors this week will significantly reduce underage access to products. New government regulations under the Smoke-Free Environments and Controlled Products Act 1990 prohibit thousands of New Zealand dairies and gas stations from selling vaping flavors other …
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23.07.21 WASHINGTON – US Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) joined US Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Susan Collins (R-ME), Tammy Baldwin (D -WI) and Mitt Romney (R-UT) will introduce bipartite and bicameral legislation to protect children from the dangers of electronic cigarettes. the Youth vaping prevention resources …
Read More »Asia urged to follow Japan’s model to tackle tobacco problem – Manila Bulletin
A public health policy expert urged Asia-Pacific countries to follow Japan’s model of tobacco harm reduction which has led to a 42% drop in smoking rates in just five years. (PIXABAY / PHOTO FILE) âJapan is showing us what can be accomplished. A 42% drop in cigarette sales in the …
Read More »Tax electronic cigarettes? Yes, to dissuade young people from vaping | Notice
When my oldest son started high school, our whole family looked forward to the new experiences he had ahead of him. Imagine our disappointment and worry when he told us that his first three weeks of high school was marked by many invitations to vape with some of his new …
Read More »Vape shops urge FedEx to change shipping rules as they struggle to adjust
COLORADO SPRINGS – New restrictions on shipping vape products are having a significant impact on local stores. FedEx is one of the postal carriers banning the delivery of these products, leading some stores to raise prices for their customers. “This has increased the price of our shipments by 1,000%. We …
Read More »Cigarette maker Philip Morris acquires respiratory treatment manufacturer
Tobacco group Philip Morris International agreed to buy Vectura on Friday (VEC.L) for 1.05 billion pounds ($ 1.44 billion), giving the American company access to respiratory disease treatments and inhalation device technology from the British drug maker. Philip Morris’ move is the latest move by major tobacco companies to change …
Read More »BONOKOSKI: Health Canada spits counter-intuitive vaping policy
Breadcrumb Links Chroniclers Ban on flavored vape juices, nicotine limits will push smokers to return to cigarettes Author of the article: Marc Bonokoski Release date : Jul 10, 2021 ⢠20 hours ago ⢠3 minutes to read ⢠12 comments A man vaping Post-media file Content of the article …
Read More »Drug, alcohol and nicotine use among Colorado teens may have declined during pandemic, survey finds
A survey of Colorado high school students found they were less likely to report drug use and suicidal thoughts during the pandemic than a year earlier. Teens surveyed in fall 2020 were less likely to say they had recently used alcohol, marijuana, tobacco or e-cigarettes than those who had participated …
Read More »More than 10,000 Canadians call on Parliament to protect the health and rights of adult vapers
A RANGE OF FLAVORS ARE NEEDED TO HELP SMOKERS TO STOP SMOKING AND STAY SMOKE-FREE TORONTO, June 25, 2021 / CNW / – Rights4Vapeurs, from Canada leading vaping rights organization, is delighted to announce that more than 10,000 Canadians have signed a House of Commons petition which calls on the …
Read More »Australia: a new committee formed to represent vaping retailers
Last year, Australian Federal Minister of Health Greg Hunt announced a new measure banning the import of vape liquid containing nicotine. A number of public health experts, tobacco harm reduction advocates and MPs have spoken out against the measure, causing it to be put on hold. The following December, the …
Read More »Health Canada decides to ignore facts and scientific evidence and chooses to over-regulate vaping products
Government’s proposed flavor restrictions will make vaping products less appealing to adult smokers and send people back to smoking MONTREAL, June 18, 2021 / CNW Telbec / – By announcing their intention to ban most flavors in vaping products, with the exception of tobacco, mint and menthol, the federal government …
Read More »Imperial Brands will focus on five main cigarette markets
Stefan Bomhard, who joined Imperial Brands as CEO in July 2020, has put in place a plan that will invest primarily in the top five cigarette markets: Australia, Germany, Spain, UK and US. In addition, the plan aims to tailor next-generation products to consumer preferences, strengthen the company’s sales force …
Read More »Dairies slammed as children as young as 11 sucked into vaping
Young people in Waitaki are sucked into vaping, and district directors want to prevent another generation from succumbing to nicotine addiction. Waitaki Girls ‘High School principal Liz Koni, who recently returned from the New Zealand Secondary School Principals’ Association annual conference, said vaping and ease of access was a “very …
Read More »Investor sues Chinese e-cigarette maker RLX for allegedly distorting risks
An investor has filed a lawsuit against RLX Technology Inc., claiming that the Chinese vaping company overestimated its financial data and distorted potential regulatory risks when it filed the documents for its US IPO The lawsuit, filed on Wednesday by shareholder Alex Garnett in U.S. District Court for the Southern …
Read More »National public health and minority organizations launch Stop the Influence, an engagement campaign to reject big tobacco and vape money
WASHINGTON, June 10, 2021 / PRNewswire / – The African American Tobacco Control Leadership Council, Black Women’s Health Imperative, Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids and Truth Initiative®, announced today Stop the influence: reject the big tobacco and the money of the vape, a call for organizations to sign a pledge to …
Read More »Help available for smokers
Next week is quit week here in North Dakota. This is an initiative to help smokers get rid of the habit of consuming tobacco products. According to official reports, numerous tobacco-related deaths have been reported in the state during COVID-19 and organizers hope to lower those numbers. âI don’t know …
Read More »Store owners advocate for menthols with Boston mayoral candidates
Boston convenience store owners want to meet with the six mayoral candidates to discuss the state’s ban on menthol cigarettes. They equate the law with the failed drug war of the 1980s, which caused disproportionate damage to communities of color. While the pot has been legalized and alcohol remains legal, …
Read More »COVID-19 pandemic has raised new questions about vaping
MILWAUKEE – Before COVID-19 was in the spotlight, Wisconsin was concerned about a different public health crisis affecting people’s lungs. As e-cigarette use skyrockets among young people, a host of mysterious – and sometimes fatal – lung diseases linked to vaping triggered alarms. Milwaukee officials have urged everyone in town …
Read More »High Time For FDA To Ban Flavored Cigarettes And Electronic Cigarettes | Comment
âVaping products and cigarettes can interfere with adolescent brain development. Nicotine is highly addictive and can prepare young brains for addition to other drugs, such as opioids or methamphetamine. Sophisticated readers may have seen this warning in a recent Daily News advertisement, as well as the alarming fact from the …
Read More »NOT BY OUR SCHOOLS – The Gisborne Herald
The mayor slams the location of the new vape store. The opening of a vaping store near three schools in Gisborne shows a “complete disregard” for the issue of vaping among students, said Mayor Rehette Stoltz. The store is due to open in the former office of Cabinet Minister and …
Read More »Bill To Ban Online Purchase Of Vaping Products Heads To Governor’s Office | Local news stories
Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum on Wednesday applauded the Oregon Legislature for passing legislation that will close a loophole that allows Oregon minors to purchase vaping products on the internet. Under the bill passed Wednesday, HB 2261, all nicotine vaping devices and components will no longer be able to be …
Read More »Tobacco control: legislative and regulatory overview of May 2021
NATIONAL REPORT – Tobacco laws and regulations are under constant review at the local, state and federal levels. In this monthly overview, Convenience store news highlights the latest proposals and approved changes happening in the United States. ALABAMA Montgomery – Governor Kay Ivey signed the Tobacco Act 21 on May …
Read More »VT Attorney General Settlers with Electronic Cigarette Vendors
Online e-cigarette sellers will pay $ 157,500 in penalties for violating Vermont’s ban on selling vaping products to individual Vermonters over the Internet, the attorney general’s office said on Wednesday. “Online sales of electronic cigarettes or any other tobacco product to individual consumers in Vermont are illegal,” TJ Donovan said …
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