For those who might be considering a switch to vaping, a new study is now indicating that two-thirds of smokers will eventually die from smoking-related illnesses.  Even light smokers of ten cigarettes per day can double their chances of an earlier death while the risks…

A bill that aims to curtail the alleged teen vaping epidemic appears to be heading for a floor vote any day now in the democratic-controlled House of Representatives.  HR 2339 will not only ban the sales of flavored vapor products by non-age-restrictive retailers, but it…

A bill that would ban flavored vaping products and online sales in all 50 states will come to the House floor for a vote on Thursday, Feb. 27. House bill HR 2339—the Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act— was introduced almost a year ago by…

The American Heart Association (AHA) and researcher Stanton Glantz are both under fire this week after a federally-funded anti-vaping study was retracted by a prominent medical journal.  The study published by the AHA, co-authored by Glantz, and widely reported upon by mainstream media incited national…

Stanton Glantz Caught Red-Handed Once Again  Scientific evidence has routinely demonstrated vaping to be an effective smoking cessation aid and reduced harm alternative to tobacco. Disingenuous attempts to portray vaping as dangerous continue to be retracted after facing even the lightest scrutiny by fellow researchers….

A study claiming that vaping increases the chance of having a heart attack has been retracted by the Journal of the American Heart Association after nearly a year. The retracted paper was co-authored by Stanton Glantz, the University of California-San Francisco medical professor who runs…

Vape Ban After Vape Ban Face Political And Legislative Challenges” Despite the prevalence of vape ban proposals throughout the United States, political and legislative challenges continue to stop many of them from even emerging out of committee. This week, another major vape ban proposal was…

When the FDA issued new guidance defining current Deeming Rule enforcement priorities on Jan. 2, it exempted disposable e-cigarettes in flavors other than tobacco and menthol. As we explained at the time, that was intended to allow cigalike products like the NJOY Daily and blu…

People living with asthma tend to experience a gradual deterioration of respiratory functions as they age, and the damage only progresses faster if the patient is a smoker.  Quitting smoking is usually very challenging, even for the healthiest of individuals.  However, the added stress that…

Over the past few years, a variety of factors in the vaping industry have combined to create one very annoying problem: burned coils. The circumstances that have led to that problem are twofold. First, the industry has consolidated around a few major e-liquid manufacturers who…

Patients living with ulcerative colitis (UC) may be pleased to learn that scientists are now researching the many possible health benefits of nicotine therapies in the management of the ailment’s symptoms. This autoimmune condition typically presents itself during the early stages as an inflammation of…

“Calls for a possible ban in Maine lead to a heated discussion surrounding the potential benefits and concerns regarding vaping”  A wave of prohibitionist policies has absolutely rocked the American vaping industry over the past year. These bans have ranged from bans on vaping in…

Vaping is now a real hot-button issue when it comes to winning over voters for the upcoming 2020 elections regardless of a candidate’s political affiliation.  When President Trump announced his intentions in early September 2019 to ban all flavored vapor products, millions of right-leaning Americans…

Since anti-vaping activists around the nation are now consistently claiming that Trump’s partial flavor ban is filled with loopholes, Maryland is deciding to take matters into its own hands.  On Monday, the state’s comptroller Peter Franchot (D) announced that the flavor ban will now extend to…

A federal judge has decided for the FDA and against several small vape businesses in three consolidated lawsuits challening the agency’s Deeming Rule. The actions were filed in 2018 with legal help and funding from the Pacific Legal Foundation. The cases were originally filed in…

Led by Dr. Colin Mendelsohn of the School of Public Health and Community Medicine in Australia, a new study indicates that for countries were vaping is legal, national smoking rates are in sharp decline. Co-authored by Professor Wayne Hall of the Centre for Youth Substance…

Even President Trump seems to have had enough of the nonsensical arguments being made in favor of a national vaping ban.  In his 2021 fiscal year budget proposal to congress released Monday, the president appears to be criticizing the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA)…

As The Federal Prohibition On Flavored Cartridges Goes Into Effect, We Review Exactly What The Ban Entails And How It Impacts Vapers Going Forward Vaping has been under constant fire by lawmakers and anti-vaping activists following a series of injuries misattributed to vaping and misinformed…

The arteries of the global container shipping industry are clogging up due to China’s fast-spreading coronavirus.  Approximately 80 percent of the world economy relies on international trade by way of ocean vessels, and China is home to seven of the world’s busiest seaports, according to…

The temporary flavor ban on vaping products in Washington State ends on Friday, just days after the congress failed to pass legislation intended to make the emergency action permanent.  In early October 2019, Governor Jay Inslee signed an executive order implementing the four-month ban due…

“New Bill Allows Sale Of Flavored Vapor Products” Across the United States, a wave of bans targeting vaping threatens the stability of the industry and possibly public health at large. Following the implementation of a federal ban on flavored vapor cartridges, lawmakers in one state…

In an attempt to engineer an unforgettable historic moment like the famous 1994 “seven dwarves” hearing, House members beat, bullied and prodded executives from the top five e-cigarette manufacturers in a subcommittee hearing Wednesday morning. And, as in last summer’s House hearing on JUUL, the…

The promised flavor vape ban went into effect this week. No one is happy. Public health groups and parents groups say the act does not go far enough. Vape shop owners worry they’ll go out of business. Teens are indifferent. Not only have they stopped…

Today is the last day to legally purchase refillable, flavored, pod- and cartridge-based vapor products due to a recently enacted partial ban by the Trump Administration. Exempt from the new regulations will be tobacco and menthol flavors, separated bottled e-liquids used in open-tank systems, and…

Wednesday, Feb. 5 is the last day retailers can legally sell prefilled pod- and cartridge-based vaping products in flavors other than tobacco and menthol. Companies selling them after that date are subject to enforcement by the FDA. The change is not a new rule, but…

“Cracks In Hastily-Created Legislation Immediately Begin To Show” Just days after the implementation of the FDA’s federal ban on flavored vapor cartridges, vapers have already found and taken advantage of a loophole so they can continue purchasing preferred products. While the federal ban allowed for…

Last week during the impeachment hearings, lawmakers from both sides of the political spectrum were secretly working behind the scenes to push a new federal anti-vaping bill through congress..  Sponsored by Democratic Senator Jeanne Shaheen of Delaware, at least three republicans – Senators Lisa Murkowski of Alaska,…

Since the outbreak of the EVALI scare, the mainstream media has been filled with misinformation and, in many cases, outright lies about the alleged dangers of nicotine-based vaping.  In November of 2019, the American Heart Association (AHA) issued a press release which wrongly states that…

Most Tetrahymena live relatively peaceful lives. The single-celled ciliate protozoa swim around in pond water, reproduce by dividing themselves, and graze happily on bacteria. Sadly though, some Tetrahymena have their lives tragically cut short when they’re doused with concentrated e-cig vapor in a school classroom….

When the Trump Administration announced its partial ban on flavored vapor products on January 2, 2020, the new regulations specifically applied to only closed systems pods and cartridges.  Exempt from the ban are e-liquids used in open tank devices and e-cigarette products that are “completely…

“Lawmakers Continue To Target Vaping Despite Known Dangers Of Smoking” Despite the dangers of smoking and the millions of lives it is responsible for taking each year, lawmakers continue a systematic campaign targeting vaping while leaving cigarettes untouched. Unfortunately for vapers in one state, lawmakers…

It’s a well-known fact that the smoking of combustible tobacco cigarettes increases the risks of hypertension and heart disease.  In fact, the risks are elevated even in cases of second-hand smoke. As far back as the 1960s, scientists have known that smoking cigarettes clogs or…

Early last spring, on his way out the door at FDA, then-commissioner Scott Gottlieb spent some of his remaining credibility to warn America that vaping might cause seizures. He based his alert on 35 self-reported incidents over a 10-year-period from FDA’s Safety Reporting Portal. Yes,…

A hemp oil vape is a very effective way to get CBD into the system. Vaporized CBD is easily absorbed into the bloodstream. Vaping hemp oil is becoming incredibly popular. But, it is important to use the right type of hemp oil with the right…

The vaping community has been plagued this year with repeated calls from local, state, and federal politicians to legally ban at least flavored, nicotine-based vaping products nationwide.  No half measures will be accepted by these uncompromising anti-vapers as is evidenced by their collective reactions to…

The World Health Organization released a statement Monday warning about the “clear health risks” of e-cigarettes, going so far as to say that ENDS “are by no means safe.” The reaction of scientists and public health researchers at Public Health England was swift and straightforward….

“Most Young People Do Not Vape, and Even Fewer Vape Regularly” The United States vaping industry has faced intense regulatory crackdown following a series of injuries misattributed to nicotine vaping, as well as concerns over a supposed “epidemic” of teenage vaping. As ban after ban…

The CDC has dropped the warning against vaping nicotine products from its website. The agency made the change this week, as the reported cases of e-cigarette or vaping associated lung injuries (EVALI) slows, and the evidence points to THC-cartridges laced with Vitamin E acetate as…

For several years now, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been peddling the theory that teen vaping is rising to epidemic proportions.   Meanwhile, agencies like the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) consistently post new yearly data clearly indicating that both…

On December 17, 2019, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the approval of two new kinds of combustible tobacco cigarettes.  Apparently, the manufacturers have received FDA approval through a properly completed and submitted Pre-Market Tobacco Application (PMTA). By May 2020, the American Vaping…

According to recent comments by officials of the Maricopa County Sheriff’s department in Arizona, law enforcement is beginning to see a significant rise in illegal THC products flooding across the U.S. border.  Detectives are saying that a new product with the street name “crude oil”…

The World Health Organization (WHO) has recently made some rather startling allegations about nicotine-based vaping that are drawing significant criticism from public health experts around the globe.  The focus of the global disgust centers around the acronym ENDS which stands for Electronic Nicotine Delivery System. The “N”…

A New Statement By The World Health Organization Is Drawing Harsh Criticism From Researchers. While the United States vaping industry has remained in a state of constant turmoil for the last several months, the landscape for the vaping industry worldwide has stayed fairly stable by…

Alex Azar says the FDA will not shut down vape shops and small vaping companies in May, when manufacturers must submit Premarket Tobacco Applications (PMTAs), and that the agency will “streamline approval” for small companies. President Trump’s secretary of Health and Human Services made the…

The Truth Initiative, the DC-based, non-profit tobacco control group, is finding it difficult to decide what to do with their billion-dollar endowment. Now that teen smoking rates have declined dramatically over the last ten years – partly thanks to the work that they have done…

Just hours ago, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed Bill S3265 which officially implements a statewide ban on the manufacturing, distribution, and sales of all flavored vapor products.  The ban will theoretically go into full effect on or around April 20, some 90-days from the…

Last week, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a press release updating its public health warning on the “vaping related” hysteria over flavored vapes.  After conducting an extensive internal investigation, the CDC now attributes the lion’s share of medical diagnoses to…

Results of a survey the CDC conducted in 2019 found that teens are not attracted to vaping because of flavored e-liquids. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published the results of the National Youth Tobacco Survey last week to little fanfare from mainstream media…

Every so often, we run an article featuring one of the democratic presidential candidates while highlighting their views on electronic cigarettes and vaping bans.  Make no mistake.  Do not be fooled.  When it comes to presidential wannabee Michael Bloomberg, the jury is in.  Michael Bloomberg…

According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 82 percent of patients hospitalized for EVALI admitted to using THC-containing products at least part of the time. 34 percent reported exclusive use of cannabis-based cartridges. However, the most alarming statistic indicates that about…

Last week, Johns Hopkins University (JHU) announced that the use of e-cigarettes increases the chances of being diagnosed with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).  However, past research indicates that the exact opposite is more likely to be true.  For example, a prior study…

As expected, the New Jersey state congress gave its approval on Monday to ban most flavors of vapor products other than nicotine.  The legislative proposal also attempts to limit the amount of nicotine in vaping e-liquids to two percent, increase the licensing fees of retailers,…

The hysteria over vaping is leading to some very outlandish statements being made by organizations such as the American Lung Association (ALA) and the Campaign for Tobacco-Free kids (CFTFK), and even some academics.  In October of 2017, Dona Wininsky of the Wisconsin chapter of the…

According to a recent report published within the hour, New York Supreme Court Justice Catherine Cholakis has finally ruled that the statewide flavor ban on nicotine-based vapes cannot move forward.  The ban was initially issued as an executive emergency action by Governor Andrew Cuomo in…

A 70-year-old Massachusetts man has become the state’s fourth casualty of black-market vaping products. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health reported the death after they were notified by authorities in Middlesex County, where the man lived. The man reported vaping tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), which is the…

Now, don’t get me wrong.  I’m all for legalizing recreational marijuana, as long as there are federal regulations in place like there are for nicotine-based vaping products.  The trouble is that the use and possession of cannabis is still considered illegal under federal law.  Yes,…

E-cigarettes, tobacco products, and firearms are among the products banned under new rules governing “branded content” Ads for guns and e-cigarettes were already banned, but the new rules are aimed at private influencer posts Instagram also introduced new restrictions on marketing dietary supplements and cosmetic…

A recent report shows teens in the US are vaping marijuana and nicotine more than the previous year The study pointed to a rise in vaping marijuana in general, while teens moved away from drinking, smoking, and other illicit drugs Experts say the increase in…

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Donald Trump is backing off the ban on flavored e-cigarettes, a ban that he initially touted to ensure ban was enacted The decision was a random one on a flight  before a political rally in Kentucky Some say the initial ban was a way to…

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The meeting comes amid a looming federal ban on all flavored vapor products. Over the past several months, there have been reports of outbreaks of various lung illnesses throughout the United States. While the CDC and FDA have identified illicitly produced cannabis oil cartridges spiked…

Cost-Cutting Measure Comes Amid Vaping Hysteria There has been ongoing media scrutiny and regulatory crackdown on the vaping industry following a wave of various lung-related injuries and illnesses. While illegally produced cannabis oil cartridges spiked with vitamin E acetate have been identified as the source…

President Changes Course On Proposed Federal Flavor Ban Vaping has seen a turbulent couple of months following reports of illnesses linked to illicit marijuana cartridges being misattributed to e-cigarettes. But what did far more damage is was the following wave of regulatory crackdown that ensued….

President Duterte has vowed to arrest anyone flouting the ban. Vaping as a whole has seen a turbulent couple of months as some nations have routinely demonized vaping, while others have recognized the value and promise that vaping can provide adult smokers. As America avoids…

Research Affirms Long-Held Belief By Tobacco Control Experts The discourse surrounding the vaping industry appears to be moving in a positive direction following weeks of misinformed fearmongering by news outlets. A wave of peer-reviewed research has emerged, highlighting the efficacy of vaping as a smoking…

Officials claim the move is aimed at protecting minors. The United States has seen a wave of regulatory crackdown following misinformed media reports attributing various illnesses to e-cigarettes. While these illnesses have been wholly isolated to the US and no illnesses, have been directly attributed…

Nicotine vaping and e-cigarettes have yet to be identified as a source in any case to date In the United States, there has been hysteria in the media and with regulatory backlash following a wave of outbreaks misattributed to nicotine vapor products such as e-cigarettes….

On November 11, the political activist group The American Heart Association (AHA) issued a press release claiming that vaping is just as bad for the heart as smoking.  By the end of the week, a group of highly regarded cardiologists debunked those asserts by publishing…

When President Donald Trump first announced on September 11 that he is considering a nationwide ban on flavored vaping products, the news was heard around the world.  Since that initial White House press conference, signs are beginning to emerge that the president may be waffling…

The American Heart Association (AHA) is at it again, this time falsely claiming that vaping is no better than smoking when it comes to heart health.  As nonsensical as this may sound, the organization’s anti-vaping pontifications are gaining massive coverage in the mainstream media.  This…

For weeks, the vaping community has been nervously awaiting an official announcement by the Trump Administration about an impending flavor ban supposedly designed to curb underage use.  It’s a pet project of the First Lady that the president simply cannot ignore, and which was first…

When President Trump first announced his intentions to ban flavored vaping products nationwide, the pushback was immediate and aggressive.  Republicans traditionally abhor nanny state regulations that mandate which products Americans should or should not use.  This affinity for smaller government is the very cornerstone of…

For vaping enthusiasts interested in preventing a Trump flavor ban, The United Vapers Alliance (UVA) is holding a rally in Washington, DC, this Saturday.  The November 8 event will take place between the hours of noon and 4 PM at The Ellipse, the beautifully majestic,…

In a White House listening session that at times turned into a free-for-all shouting match, President Trump tried to get answers on the role of flavors in the adolescent “vaping epidemic,” and how to best regulate vaping products. And the attendees representing vapers and small…

The Massachusetts Senate passed a ban on all flavored vaping products (except tobacco) last night, making the state the first in the country to do so. The bill also imposes a tax on vapor products, and a limit on nicotine content. If signed into law,…

The vaping community may soon be facing a fresh series of negative news reports regarding the published findings of a certain “study” published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ).  The new publication and its related mainstream media headlines will once again resurrect a long-time…

UPDATE – Nov. 21 Vaping360 has confirmed that Vapor Technology Association (VTA) executive director Tony Abboud and American Vaping Association president Gregory Conley have been invited to the meeting. That means the independent vaping industry and consumers will be represented at the meeting. Conley confirmed…