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E-Cigs in the Pharmacy? OTC Classification Looms
As studies across the globe continue to find evidence suggesting that e-cigarettes can be beneficial as a smoking cessation tool, the American FDA is finally reconsidering its stance on vaping. E-cigs could soon start appearing in pharmacies as an OTC product if the administration ultimately […]
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Florida Vapers, Take Action Now!
2018 is an election year, and an possible amendment to Florida’s state constitution is currently on the ballot that could change the way (and places) we vape! This November, Florida voters will vote on 24 proposed amendments to the state’s constitution. One of these proposed […]
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The FDA Takes Aim at E-Liquid Flavors
Vapers currently have thousands of e-liquid flavors to choose from, but that could soon change due to the FDA’s relentless crackdown on e-cigarettes and the vaping industry. Under the guise of going after “flavored tobacco products,” the administration is now moving towards putting a ban […]
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Toxic Metals E-Cig Study Leaves Vapers with Questions
It didn’t take long for the year’s first “groundbreaking” study on e-cigarettes to be released, and for the media to sensationalize its findings. In late February of 2018, researchers from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health released a study titled, “Metal Concentrations in […]
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New York Passes Statewide Vaping Ban
Ah, New York. The glitz and glamour of Manhattan, the beauty of the rolling hills of the Adirondacks, that unmistakable accent; all things we love about the Empire State. Unfortunately, e-cigarette users now have something to add to their “don’t love” list about New York […]
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FDA Vaping Regulations: Product Sampling
UPDATE: FDA Releases Guidance on E-Cig Sampling We knew that, sooner or later, we would get additional details about the FDA vaping regulations. This month, October of 2017, the FDA released more specifics on the ban of free samples of e-cigarette products. The key takeaways […]
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E-Cigarettes Rival Patches As Smoking Deterrent – Lancet Study
A study conducted in Auckland, New Zealand has revealed that e-cigarettes work as well as one of the most popular smoking cessation aids on the market: the nicotine patch. E-Cigs as Good as Patches to Curb Smoking as Per Study In addition to suggesting e-cigarettes […]
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Banning the Sale of E-Cigarettes to Minors
As the popularity of electronic cigarettes continues to grow in the U.S. and worldwide, local and state authorities across America are taking steps to ensure that these smoking alternatives are kept out of the hands of minors. Unlike tobacco cigarettes, e-cigs are not yet regulated […]
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The FDA’s New Approach to Vaping Regulations
In August of 2016, the vaping industry took a hard hit with the implementation of FDA vaping regulations. The onerous regulations stretched across 499 pages and included impossible requirements for the small businesses that make up the majority of the industry. With extensive and costly […]
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E-Cigs vs. FDA Regulation
Though the ongoing battle for a ban on electronic cigarettes has undeniably seen its ups and downs over the past few years, the popularity of the products in question continues to rise. While the FDA opts to put forth a bottomless amount of effort and […]
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