Jim McDonald
Smokers created vaping without any help from the tobacco industry or anti-smoking crusaders, and vapers have the right to keep 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 recently joined the CASAA board, but my opinions aren’t necessarily CASAA’s, and vice versa. You can find me on Twitter @whycherrywhy
The FDA has accepted for substantial review a PMTA submission for a flavored e-liquid made by Virginia e-juice manufacturer AVAIL Vapor.
A bill banning U.S. Postal Service shipment of vaping products is expected to receive a vote in the House of Representatives in September (or sooner).
The FDA intends to defer enforcement of premarket review requirements against some cigar manufacturers, which is scheduled to begin Sept. 9.
The California Assembly Health Committee will hold a public hearing to consider a bill that would ban flavored vaping and tobacco products.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will soon decide whether to sign a restrictive vaping bill that would wipe out the state’s thriving independent vape industry.
Juul Labs has submitted an application for marketing approval to the FDA, six weeks before the deadline for all vaping products to submit PMTAs.
A new study by American researchers shows that tax increases on vaping products cause corresponding increases in cigarette smoking.
The FDA issued a warning letter today ordering the manufacturer of disposable e-cigarette Puff Bar to remove the product from the market.
The supposed owners of Puff Bar disposable e-cigarettes announced the brand has ceased online sales---but that probably won’t happen.
Chinese vape manufacturer Smoore has become the richest vaping company in the world after launching on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange last week.
