Category: Industry News, Regulations, and Research

Find Puff Bar Replacements at White Cloud
If you’ve been to the Puff Bar website recently, then you’ve probably already seen this message: “Puff Bar has ceased all online sales & distribution in the U.S. until further notice.” The site doesn’t offer any explanation as to why, although you can […]
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Vaping Flavor Ban Update: It Could Be Worse
After months of anticipating a full flavor ban, the FDA’s Final Guidance for e-cig regulations brings a small sigh of relief to the vaping industry.
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Latest Spending Bill Increases Legal Age to Purchase Tobacco Nationwide
After years of constantly shifting, varying age restrictions across the nation, the legal age to purchase tobacco products is now 21 under federal law.
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The Land of the Free to Become the Home of Adults Who Can’t Vape Flavors
The vaping industry is on pins and needles awaiting the Trump Administration’s announcement of the FDA’s flavor ban expected this week.
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Statewide Flavor Bans Are Going Up in Smoke
From New York to Montana, judges are now blocking states from using executive orders to enforce bans on flavored vaping products.
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Vapor Technology Association Responds to New PMTA Deadline
The Vapor Technology Association (VTA) has filed yet another lawsuit against the FDA regarding PMTA deadlines and vaping regulations.
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Here Comes The Judge: Ruling Moves PMTA Submission Deadline to 2020
A judge ruling on a new PMTA deadline sent shockwaves through the vaping industry, with vape businesses scrambling to meet the new deadline in May 2020.
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Tobacco 21 Campaign Gains Traction Nationwide
Tobacco 21, a national campaign aimed at raising the minimum age for tobacco sales to 21, is gaining traction across the U.S. with its main target on vaping.
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Another State Bans Vaping – And It’s Not Just Flavors
With the recent lung illnesses and concerns over youth vaping, emergency vaping bans are happening – and up next is a statewide vaping ban in Massachusetts.
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A Flurry of Flavored Vaping Bans is Forcing Vapers Back to Tobacco
We’ve all seen the news. Headline after headline… “Outbreak of Lung Disease Associated with E-Cigarette Use, or Vaping” says the CDC. “Sixth Person Dies of Severe Lung Illness, CDC Says to Stop Vaping as They Investigate 450 Cases” says People.com “Cases of Vaping-Related Lung Illness […]
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