Upcoming FDA Regulations to Impact Vape Companies
We’ve received a lot of questions recently regarding the upcoming deadlines in the United States pertaining to the FDA and the Tobacco Control Act. We’ll highlight a few of the keys items in this blog posting but encourage everyone to reference the guidance at FDA.gov. Packaging Requirements All products must be manufactured with compliant packaging by August 10, 2018. That means, all tobacco products must adhere to the very specific warning labeling requirements. Furthermore, all distribution of non-compliant packaging must end on September 11, 2018. The only way a retailer can offer for sale or distribute non-compliant packaging is if...
The Vaping Industry is Transforming within the United States
Amid a far-ranging push to deregulate American companies — from payday lenders to internet service providers — the vaping industry is transforming within the United States. The Food and Drug Administration announced it will push ahead with a plan to reduce nicotine in cigarettes. Additionally, the FDA said it also wants to take a closer look at menthol and other flavors that entice young people to try smoking.Not why would a federal agency charged with keeping Americans safe go after cigarettes — under normal circumstances, the answer to that would be obvious.FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb last week unveiled an "advance...
Headed to the Desert to Visit Coachella?
Are you one of the lucky ones headed to the desert this next weekend to enjoy the like of Eminem and The Weeknd? This upcoming weekend in the California Desert marks the beginning of many spring/summer music festivals. Many of our customers have asked are vape pens allowed in these venues? Although each venue is a bit different luckily most venues are warming up a bit to vapor products. We did find within the FAQ's of Coachella's website the following information, "Single use minis (a.k.a. cig-a-likes) are okay. Mid-sized e-cigs and vape pens are okay. However, no liquid refills will...
A Metamorphosis of Tobacco Consumers
A metamorphosis is taking place that bodes well for the electronic cigarette industry. Tobacco consumers are becoming more sophisticated using more complex devices and multiple types of nicotine delivery systems to get their daily fix. An average vaping starter kit can range from $30 to $100, with the cost of electronic liquids in the $65 to $85 dollars a month range (for a pack-a-day smoker). In comparison, an average pack-a-day smoker can spend as much as $185 per month on cigarettes. The potential new demand for e-cigarettes and other ENDS is happening alongside developments at the federal level. In a...