Legislators Responsible for Preventing Vape Mail
The Preventing Online Sales of E-Cigarettes to Children Act was introduced in the U.S. Senate by Sens. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., and John Cornyn, R-Texas, and in the U.S. House by Reps. Rosa DeLauro, D-Conn., and Kelly Armstrong, R-N.D. The legislation requires online sellers of e-cigarettes to ensure that the delivery carrier verifies the age of the recipient upon delivery. It also requires online sellers to collect and remit the appropriate state and local taxes. As part of the “Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021,” in the most recent COVID-19 relief bill signed into law on December 27, 2020, Congress amended the Prevent...
PACT Act Vape Mail Ban
On December 27th, 2020 the vape mail ban (S.1253) was signed into law. This new law prohibits any vapor-related products from being shipped with USPS. Following the passage of the new law, the major private delivery companies announced that they too would stop delivering vaping products, not just to homes but also to businesses. FedEx stopped shipping vape products on March 1, and UPS will stop shipping vape products on April 5.The overall effect of this ban will make it nearly impossible to ship vapor products directly to customers. Also the costs associated with FDA compliance and absurd taxation is...
Open Pod Systems
For those new to the vaping scene, there are essentially two different types of vape pod device: an open pod system and a closed pod system. An open pod system allows the pods within a device to be refilled, rather than needing to be disposed of after the E-liquid inside has run out. In general, an open pod system can last you a lot longer and allows for deeper personalization of your vaping experience. Open pod systems are perfect for those who are new to vaping but still want to experiment with new and exciting flavors. E-liquid In an open...
Next Steps on the Sept. 9 Premarket Submissions
Now that the PMTA deadline has passed in the United States what happens now? The Sept. 9 premarket submission deadline for certain deemed new tobacco products marked a major milestone for ensuring new tobacco products, including many already on the market, undergo a robust scientific evaluation by FDA.Now that the deadline has passed, and the submissions are with FDA, many may be wondering about the upcoming steps for both submitters and the Agency. As Mitch Zeller, CTP Director, stated in a recent perspective piece, FDA strives to be as transparent as possible with regards to the status of these submissions...
Australia Proposed a Vape Prescription Law
Australia is tentatively planning to make nicotine-containing vaping products available with a prescription at pharmacies beginning next June. The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) announced but will accept public comment on the process until Nov. 6, and issue a final rule by the end of the year.Sale of vaping products containing nicotine is currently illegal in Australia, and even possession is outlawed in all but one state. The law, as it stands now, allows vapers to import up to a three-month supply of nicotine with a doctor’s prescription—but that is largely ignored by both vapers and the authorities.Just one to two...
Vapor Technology Association - Call to Action
Vapers, we need your help to continue to sound off and oppose the vapor bill. Cali Steam is a member of VTA and we are asking all our customers to show their strength and passion for defending vapor by submitting nearly 10,000 letters to their Representatives in Congress, urging them to oppose S.1253 – a bill that would ban online sales and all USPS deliveries of vapor products. As we continue the pressure, the only question is whether YOU have taken action. VTA’s teams in D.C. appreciate the response from throughout the country. TAKE ACTION TODAY! Details for how to...