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  1. NOTE: This is a sponsored press release written by VAPORESSO. The views and opinions expressed in this post are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of Vaping360. VAPORESSO, the leading brand in the vaping industry, takes center stage at Vapexpo Paris 2024, presenting four of its latest vaping marvels: XROS, LUXE, ECO, and ARMOUR. These new innovative products garnered widespread acclaim from customers again, becoming the focal point of the event and further reinforcing VAPORESSO’s leadership in the vaping market. Renowned as one of Europe’s premier Vape Events, Vapexpo attracts enthusiasts, professionals, and industry leaders worldwide. Among all products on display, the spotlight gleams on the newly launched XROS 4 & XROS 4 MINI which feature enhanced flavor profiles and extended pod life with upgraded COREX 2.0 technology, aiming to provide users with the best vaping experience. COREX 2.0 technology has been meticulously refined from its first generation by optimizing morph mesh sizes for ideal temperature matching. This results in faster heating and explosively rich flavors. Additionally, upgraded cotton material efficiently supplies e-liquid, preventing burnt tastes and extending usage life. The Pulse mode ensures robust output support, maintaining consistent performance regardless of battery life. The XROS series also stands out for its customization capabilities. XROS 4 and XROS 4 MINI are all equipped with a 0.4Ω pod cartridge. The XROS 4 offers three output modes along with a display screen for enhanced user interaction, the XROS 4 Mini adds an airflow adjustment feature allowing users to tailor their vaping experience further. Both devices are compatible with the universal XROS pod platform. Moreover, these new offerings boast an all-aluminum unibody design that not only enhances durability but also provides a more comfortable grip. By focusing on technological and design innovations based on consumer feedback, VAPORESSO always aims to provide an unparalleled product experience. “Innovation is key to delivering superior user experiences,” emphasized Jimmy Hu, Vice President of VAPORESSO, highlighting the brand’s commitment to setting new standards in vaping and meeting consumer needs through continual improvement. About VAPORESSO VAPORESSO was created in 2015 and is dedicated to establishing a smoke-free world while raising the quality of life for its users. Based on its continuous innovation, strict quality control, and substantial commitment, VAPORESSO creates products that can fit all levels and styles of vapers. Experience the future of vaping with VAPORESSO, please visit: https://www.vaporesso.com/. The post Press Release: Revolutionary XROS 4 & XROS 4 MINI Unveiled by VAPORESSO at VAPEXPO Paris 2024 appeared first on Vaping360. View the original article
  2. Utah became the fifth U.S. state with a PMTA registry law and the sixth with a flavored vape ban when Governor Spencer Cox signed bill SB 61 into law Wednesday. The law will take effect Jan. 1, 2025. PMTA registry bills are currently being debated in about two dozen other state legislatures. In Vermont, Virginia and Florida, registry bills have already been passed by state legislatures and sent to governors to sign or veto. The registry bills are written and promoted by tobacco giants Altria Group and R.J. Reynolds, which have lost significant cigarette sales revenue to unauthorized disposable vapes. The Utah bill, which easily passed both houses of the State Legislature in February, adds further roadblocks to vaping consumers and businesses in a state with an already-complicated set of vape product restrictions. The law will: Ban the sale of vape products in flavors other than tobacco and menthol Ban the sale of products which have not either received FDA marketing authorization, or have premarket tobacco applications (PMTAs) still under review by the FDA Ban the sale of all unauthorized synthetic nicotine products (even those with pending PMTAs) Require manufacturers to submit the names of products they intend to sell, with proof they meet state requirements and a $1,000 fee per product, to the state by Aug. 1 Create a list of state-approved products (a PMTA registry) by Oct. 1 Ban the sale of all vape products not on the state registry beginning Jan. 1, 2025 The FDA has authorized just seven vaping devices (and tobacco-flavored refills for them). All of the FDA-authorized vapes are made by three Big Tobacco companies: Altria (NJOY), Reynolds (Vuse) or Japan Tobacco (Logic). The FDA has not granted marketing permission for any open-system (refillable) products, bottled e-liquid, or any product with a non-tobacco flavor. The bill, its supporters say, will combat an “epidemic” of youth vaping in Utah. The bill’s sponsor, State Senator Jen Plumb—a medical doctor—claims she has personally seen Utah teenagers suffering from nicotine withdrawal in hospital emergency rooms. Utah already bans online vape purchases by private individuals, and imposes nicotine-strength limitations on products sold in the state. Alabama, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Wisconsin have also passed PMTA registry (or directory) laws. California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York and Rhode Island have banned the sale of most flavored vapes. The post Utah Governor Signs Flavor Ban and PMTA Registry Bill appeared first on Vaping360. View the original article
  3. The FDA has asked the Supreme Court to review the Fifth Circuit Court’s decision against the agency in the Triton Distribution appeal. If the court accepts the FDA’s petition, it could forever alter the agency’s premarket review process—or it could validate the FDA’s current practices. In January, the Fifth Circuit ruled 10-6 for Triton in a rare en banc rehearing of the company’s MDO appeal. The decision overturned a 2022 decision by a three-judge panel of the same court. In the 2024 decision, Fifth Circuit Judge Andrew S. Oldham harshly criticized the FDA, referring to the premarket review process as a “wild goose chase.” Triton, an e-liquid manufacturer formally known as Wages & White Lion Investments, LLC, filed a petition for review of its FDA marketing denial order (MDO) on Oct. 6, 2021—one of the first companies to challenge a denial order. The Triton appeal was consolidated with sister company Vapetasia’s appeal that same month. Dozens of vape manufacturers have since challenged MDOs in federal courts. The petition for a writ of certiorari was filed today by U.S. Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar, the Justice Department’s supervisor of litigation, on behalf of the Department of Health and Human Services and the FDA. The Justice Department represents federal agencies in court. To be accepted for review, four of the nine Supreme Court justices must agree to grant the writ. The high court accepts very few cases each year—just two to four percent of the petitions submitted. But there has been serious speculation recently that the court could accept a vaping appeal soon. With three circuit courts now having ruled fully or partially against the FDA, enough of a “circuit split” exists that the Supreme Court is likely to want to step in and address the issues. Two other Supreme Court petitions were filed recently by Magellan Technology and Lotus Vaping Technologies. The FDA petition asks the court to hold those appeals pending resolution of the Triton case. In February, the Fifth Circuit granted a motion from R.J. Reynolds to stay proceedings in the consolidated appeal of MDOs for Vuse menthol refills (for Vuse Vibe, Solo and Alto models) “pending resolution of any further proceedings” in the Triton case, “including potential proceedings before the United States Supreme Court.” The post FDA Petitions Supreme Court to Review Triton Decision appeared first on Vaping360. View the original article
  4. Delta 8 and other hemp-derived THC variants could be outlawed in Florida soon if Governor Ron DeSantis signs a bill recently passed by the state legislature. If signed, the new law will take effect on Oct. 1, and Florida will become the 25th state to ban or restrict the sale of delta 8 THC. The bill also bans hemp-derived cannabinoids HHC, delta 10 THC, THC-O, THCP, and THCV, and all synthetic cannabinoids. The proposed law sets allowable delta 9 THC limits for hemp-based products, and sets the minimum age to purchase hemp extracts to 21. It also prohibits products that could be confused with food items like snacks or candy, and bans hemp product packaging defined as “attractive to children.” Both houses of the Florida legislature passed SB 1698 on March 6, on a mostly bipartisan basis. The governor has not indicated whether he will sign the delta 8 ban. Supporters of the bill in the legislature mostly dismissed concerns voiced by delta 8 consumers that they would be forced to turn to the cannabis black market, according to the Florida Phoenix. Since the 2018 federal Farm Bill legalized production of hemp-based derivatives, the market for delta 8 and other hemp-derived cannabinoids has exploded. “That statement answers the question for you what these products are,” said State Representative Tommy Gregory. “They’re drugs. They’re recreational drugs. And yes, if we say if you can’t buy them, and you’re a drug user, then sure, maybe you’ll go to a drug dealer. Maybe you’ll do the right thing and stop using drugs.” Delta 8 is a cannabinoid naturally found in cannabis plants—including both marijuana and hemp—but in concentrations too low to economically extract. Commercial delta 8 products are produced by converting legal hemp-derived CBD into delta 8. Since the 2018 federal Farm Bill legalized production of hemp-based derivatives, the market for delta 8 and other hemp-derived cannabinoids has exploded. Delta 8 and most other hemp-derived cannabinoids offer a milder high than marijuana-derived delta 9 THC. A ban on hemp-derived cannabinoids would affect many Florida businesses, including hemp growers, manufacturers and distributors, vape shops, convenience stores, and gas stations. Florida is the third-most populous U.S. state. The Florida Supreme Court is currently reviewing language in a proposed ballot initiative that would put recreational marijuana legalization to Florida voters this November. DeSantis has made clear that he is generally opposed to recreational legalization in Florida, although he concedes it is likely to happen. The court will decide on the ballot measure by April 1. The post Florida Bill Banning Delta 8 Sent to DeSantis appeared first on Vaping360. View the original article
  5. The Vermont House of Representatives today passed a bill that would ban flavored vape and tobacco products, and prohibit online sales of all nicotine products. The bill, Senate bill 18 (S 18), has already passed the state Senate. The bill will now go back to the Senate, where differences between the two versions will be ironed out. The bill will likely soon head to the desk of Governor Phil Scott to be signed into law or vetoed. If it becomes law, the flavor ban will take effect on Jan. 1, 2026. The Consumer Advocates for Smoke-free Alternatives Association (CASAA) issued a call to action for bill S 18 in April 2023, urging state residents to contact legislators and ask them to oppose the bill. The call to action is still active, and more important now than ever. If necessary, it will be updated to ask Gov. Scott to veto the bill. Vermont residents can also contact the governor’s office by phone at (802) 828-3333. Unlike the PMTA registry bills currently threatening vapers in over 20 states, the Vermont bill does not grant exemptions for products authorized by the FDA. Gov. Scott, a Republican, has expressed some concern over the tax revenue the state will lose if menthol cigarettes are banned. “We’re talking millions of millions of dollars, so if it’s $15 million we’re going to lose by putting this ban in place, I think we better reflect on that,” Scott said this week, according to NBC5. The Vermont bill, if it becomes law, will ban the sale of all flavored consumer nicotine products, including flavored vapes, nicotine pouches, smokeless tobacco and all forms of combustible tobacco, including menthol cigarettes. It will also ban online sales of all nicotine products, flavored or not. Unlike the PMTA registry bills currently threatening vapers in over 20 states, the Vermont bill does not grant exemptions for products authorized by the FDA. Five states currently have flavored vape bans: California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, and Rhode Island. California’s law does not ban online sales of flavored vapes. California and Massachusetts are the only states so far to ban menthol cigarettes. Vermont currently imposes a 92 percent wholesale tax on vaping products—the highest rate rate in the country. The tax applies to products whether or not they contain nicotine. The post Vermont House Passes Flavored Vape/Tobacco Ban appeared first on Vaping360. View the original article
  6. NOTE: This is a sponsored press release written by VOOPOO. The views and opinions expressed in this post are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of Vaping360. VOOPOO, a leading innovator in the vaping industry, is delighted to introduce two new additions to its esteemed ARGUS Pod series – ARGUS P2 and ARGUS G2. The two new super pods come with a 3X upgrade, fully upgrading the user’s vaping experience. ARGUS P2 and ARGUS G2 are the second generation of VOOPOO’s flagship pods, ARGUS P1 and ARGUS G. Compared with the predecessors, the new two products feature higher power and larger screens. And new cartridge upgrades the large capacity from 2 ml to 3 ml, achieves lower new 0.4Ω coil resistance, and upgrades side-filling to a convenient top-filling. These two products come with upgraded quality without price increase. Not only that, they also carry a leading “3X Upgrade” performance. The “3X upgrade” means that the new ARGUS top fill cartridge achieves comprehensive upgrades in three aspects: leakage, longevity and flavor. It aims to break the vaping pain points and bring users a worry-free vaping experience: 5 Times Upgraded Lifespan: The coil lifespan of the new cartridges can last up to 90 mL e-liquid usage without burning from VOOPOO lab test. The material of the coil is upgraded with thermo-stable cotton to increase its lifespan. In addition, the structure of the heating wire has been optimized to achieve multiple refills of e-liquid without burning. The upgraded material and structure helps its 5 times better leak proof performance than other cartridge in the market. 3 Times Upgraded Leakproof: VOOPOO lab test shows that ARGUS top fill cartridge can remain non-leakage in a standstill state for up to 30 days.The new cartridge has improved the multiple air inlet design and increased the e-liquid locking capacity at the bottom of the cartridge from 0.1mL to 0.3mL. These features improve the anti-leakage performance significantly and reach 3 times longer lifespan than other cartridge in the market. Upgraded Flavor: The newly launched VOOPOO ARGUS top fill cartridge is constructed to deliver longer-lasting flavor and richer clouds. It supports the coil resistance as low as 0.4 Ω, which is lower than most cartridges, delivering superior vape flavor. Plus, it is also available in 0.7 Ω resistance to meet the needs of users from MTL to RDL. Moreover, it is equipped with the leading iCOSM Code to ensure the taste. 3X upgraded cartridge also enjoys compatibility. This upgraded cartridge is now compatible with all ARGUS Pod family devices, bringing the convenience and fun of compatibility. It’s time to upgrade your pod! Meet VOOPOO’s new super pods ARGUS P2 & G2 with 3X upgrade. From the first instant ignition technology to the new pod mod category, VOOPOO keeps taking steps toward its mission of upgrading. Now VOOPOO is embarking on a third revolution- the popularisation of Pods. It means launching new pods that maintain the high performance of pods but integrate the portability and affordability of disposable to provide a new vaping option to users. Stay tuned for more about VOOPOO! For more information, please check VOOPOO’s official website: https://www.voopoo.com/ WARNING: This product contains nicotine which is a highly addictive substance. The post Press Release: 3X Upgrade! Meet with VOOPOO’s New Super Pods ARGUS P2 & G2 appeared first on Vaping360. View the original article
  7. European cargo airline Cargolux announced last week its fleet of Boeing 747s will no longer carry disposable vapes. The company said it made the decision for “ethical reasons.” Cargolux’s Italian subsidiary Cargolux Italia will also stop carrying the popular vape devices. The action could affect distribution of disposables in several European countries. Cargolux said in a press release the decision was made “in response to growing concern about the adverse effects of these products on both public health and the environment.” Cargolux Airlines International is the seventh-largest cargo-only airline in the world, and the largest based in Europe. The company has offices in over 50 countries, and delivers freight to more than 75 destinations, including 10 cities in the United States. It also operates and is part-owner of Italian carrier Cargolux Italia. Echoing claims made by anti-vaping groups and politicians, Cargolux says disposable vapes “pose a significant risk to human health, particularly for younger generations, given their targeted marketing with attractive flavors.” The company also said the lithium ion batteries in disposables are not recyclable, which is not true. France has begun the process of banning disposable vapes, and the British government says it intends to ban them too. “With this action, we hope to contribute to reducing the availability of these products on the market,” said Cargolux president and CEO Richard Forson. “As a responsible corporate citizen, Cargolux aims for this initiative to encourage other logistics operators to adopt similar measures.” The two largest air carriers in the world, U.S.-based Fedex and UPS, both announced in early 2021 they would stop carrying vaping products (by air or ground) in the United States. The decision followed passage of a law that added vaping products to the Prevent All Cigarette Trafficking (PACT Act), banning U.S. Mail delivery of vaping products. The post Freight Airline Cargolux Will Stop Carrying Disposable Vapes appeared first on Vaping360. View the original article
  8. The Massachusetts Supreme Court has upheld a so-called “tobacco-free generation” law passed in 2020 by the city of Brookline, Mass. The law bans the sale of vaping and tobacco products in Brookline to anyone born on or after Jan. 1, 2000. Unlike any other kind of tobacco or vape ban, a generational ban like Brookline’s allows some adults to legally buy tobacco or vapes while others are prohibited from doing so. A current 24-year-old born on Dec. 31, 1999, can legally buy a vaping product in the Boston suburb, but a 24-year-old born a day later, on Jan. 1, 2000, is prohibited from buying that same product—and always will be. While these bans are usually called “tobacco-free generation” or “smokefree generation” laws—because they invariably ban sales of cigarettes and combustible tobacco products—the Brookline ban has been referred to as a “nicotine-free generation” law, because it bans sales of all consumer nicotine products, including vapes. Court: cities may completely prohibit vapes and tobacco Brookline passed the generational ban in November 2020, and the law took effect in July 2021, after undergoing legal review by the attorney general. The law was challenged by a gas station and convenience store owner who said the ban hurt his business, which is located just a block from Brookline’s border with Boston, where tobacco sales are legal to anyone 21 or older. Eventually, other c-store owners joined the suit. A superior court dismissed the lawsuit in 2022, and the businesses appealed to the state Supreme Court. The court heard oral arguments last November. Throughout the legal challenge, the city was represented pro bono by lawyers from the Public Health Advocacy Institute (PHAI) at the Northeastern University School of Law. PHAI’s Public Health and Tobacco Policy Center works as a partner to the state Department of Public Health’s tobacco control program. In its decision, handed down March 8, the Supreme Court upheld the lower court decision, and rejected the argument that the generational ban conflicts with existing state laws that set the legal age to buy tobacco and vaping products at 21. State law, said the court, allows local municipalities to completely ban tobacco sales if they so choose. The decision was cheered by tobacco control groups hoping the generational ban concept catches on elsewhere. Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) issued a press release calling the ruling “a watershed moment in the history of the tobacco wars.” The generational ban concept could spread While Brookline is believed to be the first government to have imposed a generational tobacco ban, the idea isn’t new. It was developed and named Tobacco-Free Generation in Singapore. And though Singapore has not yet passed its own tobacco-free generation law, a tobacco control group named Tobacco Free Generation International is headquartered there. New Zealand became the first country to pass a generational ban in 2022—although the law was abandoned before it took effect after a new government was elected last year. The New Zealand law did not restrict the sale of vapes. A proposed revision of Malaysia’s tobacco control laws introduced last year originally included a generational ban (which would have banned vaping products), but the age-based prohibition was dropped after the country’s attorney general determined it was unconstitutional. British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced last October that he would pursue a smokefree generation law in England patterned on the New Zealand law (no vape ban). The UK Parliament has yet to vote on the proposal. Scotland is considering its own generational ban. The post Mass. Supreme Court Upholds Brookline Generational Vape/Tobacco Ban appeared first on Vaping360. View the original article
  9. Legislators in Florida and Virginia have passed PMTA registry (or directory) bills in both state houses, and the bills now await approval or veto from their state governors. If the bills are signed into law, thousands of popular vape products will be removed from store shelves in those states. The bills in Florida and Virginia, like similar bills pending in more than 20 other states, would require vape manufacturers and sellers to certify under penalty of perjury that their products have been authorized for sale by the FDA, or are currently undergoing premarket review by the agency. Registry bills: an unwelcome gift from Big Tobacco The bills were written and lobbied for by R.J. Reynolds and Altria Group—big tobacco companies seeking to protect declining sales of their cigarette brands and unpopular Vuse and NJOY vapes. Similar laws have already passed in Alabama, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Wisconsin. If the bills are signed into law in Florida and Virginia, it will create havoc for vapers in those states, create black markets, and force many people back to smoking. The FDA has authorized just seven vaping devices (and some tobacco-flavored refills)—all made by subsidiaries of Altria, R.J. Reynolds, or Japan Tobacco. Together those devices represent less than five percent of the convenience store vape market, and virtually none of the specialty vape market (vape shops and online sellers). Florida and Virginia residents: contact your governor! The Consumer Advocates for Smoke-free Alternatives Association (CASAA) has issued calls to action that allow residents of the two states to send a letter asking their governor to veto the bills. You can send CASAA’s prewritten letter, or modify it with your own personal story, which is preferable (or replace the prewritten letter completely with your own text). If you call, be polite. Tell the operator you’re calling to urge the governor to veto the bill because it will ban products you use to avoid smoking. If you’re able, add that you don’t support handing the small vaping industry to Big Tobacco. Florida Gov. DeSantis has been sympathetic to the vaping industry before, vetoing a flavor ban bill in 2020. He may do it again if Florida residents ask him to. In Virginia, Gov. Youngkin reportedly already has concerns with the registry bill. He too may respond favorably if he’s aware of strong consumer opposition. Florida – ask Gov. Ron DeSantis to veto H 1007 Write: use the CASAA Call to Action – remember to add your personal story! Call: (850) 717-9337 Virginia – ask Gov. Glenn Youngkin to veto SB 550/HB 1069 Write: use the CASAA Call to Action – remember to add your personal story! Call: (804) 786-2211 The post Will Florida and Virginia Governors Sign or Veto Big Tobacco Protection Bills? appeared first on Vaping360. View the original article
  10. A group of Democratic U.S. senators, led by Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin, has sent letters to 22 major convenience store retailers and distributors threatening them with legal consequences for selling vaping products that have not received FDA authorization. The action was announced in a March 7 press release from Durbin—a longtime foe of vaping. The other signatories are Sens. Richard Blumenthal (CT), Sherrod Brown (OH), Bernie Sanders (VT), and Ron Wyden (OR). Recipients of the letters include retailers like 7-Eleven, Circle K, Wawa and Pilot. The senators’ goal is to pressure retailers to clear their shelves of popular disposable vapes, and sell only the six available vaping devices authorized by the FDA, and their tobacco-flavored refills. Selling only authorized vapes would be commercial suicide for the retailers. Those six devices and their refills—all produced by subsidiaries of big tobacco companies—together account for less than five percent of the convenience store vaping market. The senators join a weird alliance of interests at war against disposable vapes that includes the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids and Marlboro manufacturer Altria Group. “We write to draw your attention to distributor and retailer responsibilities under the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act,” the letters say, “and to specifically highlight apparent widespread violations of federal law prohibiting the sale and distribution of unauthorized tobacco products at convenience stores, gas stations, and other retail outlets across the nation. “Under the law, no tobacco product—including electronic nicotine delivery systems such as e-cigarettes or vaping devices, including those containing nicotine not made or derived from tobacco—may legally enter the market for sale without having first received authorization by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) that the product is ‘appropriate for the protection of public health.’” The senators don’t explain that thousands of products not on the FDA-authorized list are still under review by the agency, and others have received stays in federal courts protecting them from FDA enforcement. Dozens of vape manufacturers have challenged FDA marketing denial orders (MDOs) in court, with many cases still pending. The senators join a weird alliance of interests at war against disposable vapes that includes the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids and Marlboro manufacturer Altria Group. Along with publicity-hungry politicians, disposables are under attack in the U.S. by the FDA, tobacco control organizations, major tobacco companies, and state legislators acting on behalf of tobacco companies. Disposable vapes began to gain popularity in 2020, after the FDA made flavored pod vapes an enforcement priority. Since then, the flavored disposable vape market has grown rapidly, threatening sales of big tobacco-owned vape brands like Vuse and NJOY—and now even threatening cigarette sales, the tobacco industry’s bread and butter. The post Senators Threaten C-Stores Selling Disposable Vapes appeared first on Vaping360. View the original article
  11. British finance minister Jeremy Hunt announced today that the UK will impose taxes on vaping products for the first time, beginning in two years. The tax, which the government says will reduce youth vaping, will likely lead to fewer smokers switching to vapes, and push some current vapers back to smoking. Although the tax will be subject to a public consultation, the government’s spring budget document lays out the current plan in detail, according to The Mirror. The budget says the tax will be £1 per 10 milliliters of zero-nicotine e-liquid, £2/10 mL for e-liquids containing from 0.1-10.9 mg/mL of nicotine, and £3/10 mL on products containing e-liquid in 11 mg/mL or greater strengths. Currently, vapes are subject to a 20 percent value added tax (VAT—a sales tax), like most consumer products. The new tax will be in addition to the 20 percent VAT. So a consumer who currently pays £5 for a 10 mL bottle (the maximum legal size) of e-liquid in 18 mg/mL nicotine strength would be charged an additional £3 tax plus the £1 VAT, for a total cost of £9 (about $11.45 U.S.)—a total tax rate of 44 percent. NNA: UK is “systematically dismantling world-leading policy” The plan was cheered by tobacco control groups, and by British American Tobacco, whose cigarettes and Vuse vapes are losing market share to disposable vapes. BAT CEO Tadeu Marroco told the Financial Times that his company “loves regulation.” The New Nicotine Alliance (NNA)—which advocates for nicotine consumers—said in a statement that it is “exasperated that the government is systematically dismantling world-leading policy which was an example to the rest of the world on how to utilise innovative harm reduction approaches to rapidly reduce the toll of smoking-related disease.” News that the government planned to tax vapes leaked in January. A tax had been among the potential actions included in a public consultation that launched after the government announced plans in October to propose a “smokefree generation” law. Vape taxes and restrictions = cigarette sales protection In late January, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said the government intends to ban disposable vapes, restrict available vape flavors, impose “plain packaging” rules, limit how vapes are displayed in stores, and move forward on its generational tobacco ban. Sunak also said that nicotine-free vapes would, for the first time, fall under the same regulations as vapes that contain nicotine. Nearly fifty countries have some kind of vape tax. Most have a per-milliliter e-liquid tex—like the proposed UK tax—or base the tax on the wholesale cost of products. There is no federal tax in the United States, but 31 states, Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico, impose their own taxes. Research shows that vaping product taxes increase cigarette sales and smoking. Vapes and cigarettes are economic substitutes, which means government actions that disadvantage one (like taxes and flavor bans) increase sales and use of the other—including among teenagers. The post UK Announces Plans for Steep New Vape Tax appeared first on Vaping360. View the original article
  12. NOTE: This is a sponsored press release written by Alt Pro Expo. The views and opinions expressed in this post are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of Vaping360. Miami, FL – Alternative Products Expo, the leading vape and smoke shop B2B event in the US, is presented by Lightfire Distribution and set to transform Miami’s Wynwood District into a global stage from March 14-16, 2024. With more than 250 exhibitors, including key sponsors like Trinity Hemp, Happy Distro, Fume, ZETA, and many more, the expo promises an unparalleled opportunity for smoke shop owners to discover 2024’s trending products. This year, Alt Pro Expo elevates the attendee experience by implementing unique buyer programs designed to maximize engagement and opportunity. The expo’s $100K inventory giveaway and exclusive buyer flight voucher program underscore its commitment to supporting the growth of businesses within the industry. The event will kick off with an invite-only yacht afterparty sponsored by Mellow Fellow, blending business networking with Miami’s renowned nightlife. “Alt Pro Expo Miami is more than a trade show; it’s a celebration of the vibrant culture and innovation driving the alternative products industry” said Craig Corban, Marketing Director at Alternative Products Expo. “Set against the backdrop of Miami’s artistic Wynwood District, we’re creating a dynamic environment for industry leaders to connect, learn, and grow.” Attendees can expect a curated experience that includes exclusive show deals, product reveals, giveaways, and direct access to the latest innovations in vaping, hemp derivatives, CBD, smokeables, and everything in the smoke shop universe. The expo not only serves as a platform for showcasing new products but also as a catalyst for discussions on industry trends and growth strategies. For additional information on Alt Pro Expo Miami 2024 and to register for the event, visit altproexpo.com/tickets/. And for a limited time, readers of Vaping360 will get complimentary tickets if they use code VAPING360 to register. About Alt Pro Expo Alt Pro Expo is the premier trade show for the alternative products industry, bringing together leading vendors, buyers, and brands to showcase the latest in cannabis, CBD, vape, and other emerging market trends. With a focus on innovation, education, and networking, Alt Pro Expo provides a comprehensive platform for industry advancement. Contact: For booth sales inquire here For media inquiries, email media@altproexpo.com The post Press Release: Alt Pro Expo Miami 2024, Where Innovation Meets Culture in the Heart of Wynwood appeared first on Vaping360. View the original article
  13. Germany has legalized possession and home cultivation of recreational marijuana, but will only allow sales through non-profit “social clubs” with limited membership. The Bundestag, Germany’s parliament, voted 407-226 today in favor of the legalization measure. The law, when it takes effect, will allow possession by adults (age 18 and over) of up to 25 grams of cannabis in public spaces, and up to 50 grams in private homes. Up to three plants can be grown in each household. Possession and use could be legal as early as April 1, although that date may be pushed back, according to Marijuana Moment. The bill now goes to the Bundesrat, the German legislative body that represents German states, and it could be referred to a mediation committee, which would delay final adoption of the law. Despite the good news, German cannabis enthusiasts shouldn’t expect a large legal marketplace anytime soon. The bill’s sponsors were forced to curtail plans for sales in licensed dispensaries and pharmacies because of European Union concerns, according to the BBC. The bill instead creates a plan for non-profit “cannabis social clubs” that will grow and distribute cannabis to a maximum of 500 members per club. These clubs could begin operations as early as July, depending on progress of the bill in the Bundesrat. According to Marijuana Moment, there are plans to introduce another bill that would establish pilot programs for commercial sales in some German cities. That legislation must first be reviewed by the EU’s European Commission. Conservatives in the Bundestag have said they will scrap legalization altogether if they take power in next year’s elections, according to the BBC. Germany will become the ninth country to legalize recreational cannabis use, and just the third European Union member (Luxembourg and Malta are the others). Canada, Georgia, Mexico, South Africa, Thailand and Uruguay have also legalized marijuana possession and use. Twenty-four U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and three territories have legal weed. The post Germany Becomes First Major European Country to Legalize Weed appeared first on Vaping360. View the original article
  14. Analysis published last week by Barclays Research—the investment research arm of the multinational bank—suggests that U.S. tobacco giant Altria Group will fall short of its fiscal year 2024 earnings estimates unless falling cigarette sales can be revived with a crackdown on disposable vapes. Barclays forecasts Altria’s fiscal year 2024 cigarette shipping volumes to decline by 10 percent, and models a 2 percent decline in EBIT (earnings before interest and taxes, a common measure of profitability). “It is possible,” says Barclays, “that US cig vols improve if the FDA/DOJ are able to successfully clamp down on disposable e-cig growth. If this happens, US cig vols will improve and Altria would be able to meet its [earnings per share] guidance of $5.00-$5.15.” The FDA hasn’t authorized the sale of any modern disposable vapes, which have gained popularity in recent years, and compete directly with cigarettes in convenience stores and gas stations. Altria supports PMTA registry laws to boost cigarette sales Barclays’ insights explain Altria’s support for state bills that would create so-called PMTA registries (or directories), and ban the sale of vaping products that have not been either authorized by the FDA or have premarket tobacco applications (PMTAs) still under review by the agency. Some of the bills also allow the sale of products that have been denied by the FDA, but remain on the market due to federal court orders (like R.J. Reynolds’ Vuse menthol refills). More than two dozen PMTA registry bills have been introduced in state legislatures since January. The Consumer Advocates for Smoke-free Alternatives Association (CASAA) has issued calls to action for 21 registry bills, indicating they are gaining traction among lawmakers or hearings have been scheduled. New bills are being introduced almost daily. According to Gregory Conley, legislative and external affairs director for the American Vapor Manufacturers Association (AVM), Altria executives have spoken in favor of registry bills at legislative hearings in multiple states. Here in Kansas for the hearing on HB 2801. Yet another Altria executive is here to advocate for his stock holdings not to decline. Reminder: Altria is losing cigarette sales because adult smokers are switching to disposables. pic.twitter.com/E9H4sD4BGQ — Gregory Conley (@GregTHR) February 20, 2024 The bills are designed to tamp down on sales of popular disposable vapes and bottled e-liquid, both of which compete with Altria’s combustible cigarettes, including the Marlboro brand. Disposable vapes also compete with Altria’s NJOY e-cigarettes, but NJOY is a tiny player in the vape market (and in Altria’s earnings outlook). (Vuse manufacturer R.J. Reynolds—which also produces Newport and Camel cigarettes—also supports PMTA registry laws.) Alabama, Louisiana and Oklahoma have already passed registry laws, and currently maintain registries of products allowed for sale. Lawmakers in both Alabama and Oklahoma have introduced bills this year that would beef up enforcement of the laws. Both Altria and R.J. Reynolds have also taken legal action to kill their vape competition. Last October, Altria subsidiary NJOY filed a lawsuit in a federal district court against dozens of manufacturers, distributors and retailers of disposable vapes, including the Breeze, Elf Bar, Esco Bar, Flum, Juice Box, Lava Plus, Loon, Lost Mary, Mr. Fog and Puff Bar brands. NJOY asked the court to bar imports by the companies, and said it would “consider further litigation activity.” (In January, the court dismissed most of the lawsuit.) The FDA does its part to protect cigarettes The FDA Center for Tobacco Products (CTP) has engaged for years in a whack-a-mole war with independent vaping businesses, mostly manufacturers and sellers of e-liquid and disposable vapes. The agency has issued hundreds of warning letters, ordering manufacturers and retailers to remove products from the U.S. market, and has followed up to seek high-dollar “civil money penalties” (fines) from repeat offenders. In some instances, the FDA has enlisted help from the Department of Justice to shut down small vape businesses. Products have been seized by the FDA at airports, and the agency has ordered its import inspectors to detain shipments of Elf Bar and Esco Bar disposables without first inspecting them. The FDA has authorized just seven vape devices—all of them manufactured by companies owned by Altria (NJOY), Reynolds (Vuse) or Japan Tobacco (Logic). The agency hasn’t granted marketing permission to any open-system (refillable) products, including bottled e-liquid, or any vape product in a non-tobacco flavor. The post Financial Analyst: Disposable Vapes Killing Altria’s Cigarette Sales appeared first on Vaping360. View the original article
  15. FDA Commissioner Robert Califf is engaged in a campaign to pressure the White House to approve a rule banning menthol cigarettes. According to a Politico story published today, Califf—who was appointed by President Joe Biden—-has asked friends and health experts to “press their White House contacts over the status of the long delayed policy.” The rule, if finalized, will ban U.S. sales of menthol cigarettes and flavored small cigars. Califf has championed the policy, claiming it will reduce youth smoking initiation and make it easier for adult smokers to quit. According to Politico, in addition to engaging outside assistance, Califf has “enlisted senior officials at the White House and the Health and Human Services Department to help advocate for the ban,” and personally lobbied senior Biden aides. Politico’s description of Califf’s “behind-the-scenes encouragement of outside pressure” as an “unconventional policymaking tactic” probably undersells the actions. It’s hard to imagine any occupant of the nation’s highest office reacting with anything less than extreme annoyance to backdoor lobbying by an appointed sub-cabinet agency official. Biden is already well aware of Califf’s position on the proposed ban. FDA’s menthol cigarette ban could fall to political pressure The FDA menthol cigarette rule has been on hold since early December 2023, when its expected date was changed from 2023 to March 2024 in the White House’s fall agenda of planned regulations. (The 2024 date is a tentative one, not a firm commitment.) The final rule was sent to the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review last October. The OMB Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) reviews all agency rules before they can be finalized and eventually implemented. Between October and December, OIRA held meetings with both opponents and proponents of the menthol cigarette rule before making a final decision. Opponents of the ban fear police enforcement actions in minority neighborhoods and the growth of illicit sales. Proponents say a menthol ban would improve public health, especially among black Americans, but dismiss fears of unwelcome police interactions and a loss of crucial votes among angry menthol smokers (not to mention loss of personal liberty and bodily autonomy). A menthol ban will turn a regulated market worth billions over to organized crime. In fact look at the states that have already banned (MA) the illegal market is growing & a repeal of the ban has been introduced. Bill H.2406 https://t.co/vNiHrZXuAU — DianeGoldstein (@dianemgoldstein) July 25, 2023 It was during the OIRA review period that White House staff may have been scared away from the menthol ban, after warnings about political fallout, including potentially depressed black voting in November 2024. Biden considers black voters key to his reelection chances. (Menthol cigarettes are favored by a large majority of black people who smoke.) “We’re now in a political season, and it’s only going to get tougher for them to do it,” Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids CEO Yolonda Richardson told Politico. “All the delays are to the benefit of the tobacco industry. That’s just more time they have to keep them on the street, that much more time to addict kids.” But not many kids are smoking cigarettes anymore. Among middle and high school students responding to the National Youth Tobacco Survey in 2023, just 1.6 percent reported smoking cigarettes (as little as one puff) in the past 30 days—the third year in a row that number has remained under 2.0 percent. FDA refuses to authorize menthol vapes to help smokers The FDA announced its intention to ban menthol cigarettes in 2021—four years after President Trump’s FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb had included the possibility of a menthol ban in his “comprehensive” tobacco and nicotine plan. The agency issued a draft menthol cigarette rule in April 2022. Under Biden, the FDA also planned to resurrect a major pillar of Gottlieb’s plan: a rule mandating very low nicotine content in cigarettes. But it was menthol prohibition that got the most traction, largely because tobacco control groups have been advocating for a menthol cigarette ban since the FDA Center for Tobacco Products (CTP) came into existence in 2009. Gottlieb’s “comprehensive plan” also included the intention to authorize a variety of vaping products, which the former commissioner believed would be accepted as cigarette substitutes by many smokers. There seemed to be a belief at the FDA that menthol-flavored vapes could be a valuable tool to prevent menthol smokers from turning to the black market if their preferred cigarettes were banned. Even during the first year of Califf’s FDA leadership under Biden—as the agency issued marketing denials for most flavored vaping products—menthol vapes and e-liquids mostly escaped the ax and remained under review. Califf claims FDA is doing everything it can to help menthol smokers quit. Ok, then why hasn’t the FDA authorized a single menthol e-cigarette? FDA has taken no action to educate smokers about safer nicotine alternatives. https://t.co/LW4nU74reo — Guy Bentley (@gbentley1) April 28, 2022 That changed after Califf named ex-CDC official Brian King to lead the CTP. Since King’s appointment, the FDA has treated menthol vaping products the same as other flavors, denying them based on surveys showing youth primarily use flavored products (vapers of all ages do). The agency under Califf and King no longer seems to believe that menthol smokers faced with a ban need attractive vaping alternatives. Califf is a longtime foe of vaping. As Barack Obama’s last FDA commissioner, Califf oversaw the rollout of the 2016 Deeming Rule, which originally included an outright ban on flavored vape products. Califf later complained that the White House OMB had removed the ban from the final rule. Before his 2021 return to the FDA, Califf advocated for a ban on all vape flavors, and even suggested a prescription-only model for vaping products. “The regulatory trifecta,” Califf wrote in 2019, between his FDA stints, “would be to: 1) require the tobacco industry to lower the amount of nicotine in its products to subaddictive levels (if nicotine can be dialed up using irradiation and selective breeding, it can also be dialed down, even if the law forbids regulation that reduces the level to zero); 2) ban over-the-counter vaping products; and 3) support prescription vaping so that the 30 million current tobacco users do not go through acute withdrawal all at the same time.” The post Report: Califf Pressuring Biden to Pass Menthol Ban appeared first on Vaping360. View the original article
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