Jim McDonald
Smokers created vaping without help from the tobacco industry or anti-smoking crusaders, and I believe vapers have the right to continue innovating to help themselves. My goal is to provide clear, honest information about the challenges vaping faces from lawmakers, regulators, and brokers of disinformation. I’m a member of the CASAA board, but my opinions aren’t necessarily CASAA’s, and vice versa. You can find me on Twitter @whycherrywhy
Juul Labs faces huge financial challenges, and will decide soon whether to file for chapter 11 bankruptcy or pursue other remedies.
Altria will end its non-competition agreement with Juul Labs, freeing the company to develop new vaping products or buy other brands.
China will ban domestic sales of flavored vaping products Oct. 1, as the country’s first round of vaping regulations takes effect.
A Dutch public consultation on regulations that will prohibit vaping product flavors other than tobacco will end on Sept. 28.
Juul Labs has sued the FDA for withholding documents in a FOIA request related to the agency’s denial of Juul’s marketing application.
Dozens of vaping manufacturers have taken legal action to challenge FDA marketing denials of products submitted for premarket review.
Three police officers in Thailand have been suspended while allegations are investigated that they solicited bribes from a group of vapers.
A list of vaping product flavor bans and online sales bans in the United States, and sales and possession bans in other countries.
