The Vapor Technology Association (VTA) and Vapor Stockroom have filed a lawsuit in federal court against the FDA for their unreasonable and arbitrary Pre-Market Tobacco Application (PMTA) process. The full text of their press release is available here. The plaintiffs in this case are represented by Thompson Hine LLP, and the case has been
Anecdotes and gut-feelings aren’t evidence. Sometimes you need an expert to confirm what seems glaringly obvious. This is the case with the San Francisco E-Cig ban. In a city famous for humane harm reduction policies, e-Cigs have been banned but combustible cigarettes are still available. As Reason.com reported earlier this week, San Francisco’s chief economist
Another Beacon of Hope for Vapers? The UK has long been viewed as a beacon of hope for former smokers who vape. Now we can add New Zealand to the ranks of countries that have adopted a rational and humane view of vaping. Unlike the US, where what has been framed as a teen vaping epidemic is being used
Fairbury, Nebraska The entire Fairbury Public School system has fewer than 1,000 students, but they have the attention of the ACLU. In response to what is often framed as the teen vaping epidemic, the district has added nicotine to their randomly administered drug tests of students enrolled in school sponsored extracurricular activities. The Lincoln Journal
If you are a vaper or a smoker looking for a cigarette alternative, it is impossible to miss the ominous clouds that are gathering. As reported here last week, San Francisco has banned the sale of e-cigarettes at stores, and purchases delivered to San Francisco addresses. San Francisco E-Cig Ban Punishes Marginalized That the San
San Francisco will be the first American city to ban e-cigs. The board of supervisors unanimously approved the measure, and final approval should occur as soon as next week. When passed, the ordinance will halt the sales of e-cigarettes in San Francisco. It will also block the delivery of e-cigarettes to San Francisco addresses until
Four vape juice manufacturers were the target of FDA warning letters this week. The targets of the letter were Solace Vapor, Hype City Vapors LLC, Humble Juice Co. LLC and Artist Liquid Labs. The FDA accused the e liquid manufacturers of posting, “Content touting the flavored e-liquid products or recommending their social media followers try
States Banning Workplace Vaping As the teen vaping epidemic casts a harsh spotlight on e-cigarettes, more and more states are banning vaping in the workplace. As reported by Bloomberg, in the last 90 days four states have instituted vaping bans in most indoor workplaces. A fifth state, Wisconsin, is expected to soon follow suit. In total, 17 states
Science and Law Don’t Mix The inability of the legal system to keep garbage science out of the court rooms is well documented. This issue was best summarized by the American Bar Association: “Lawyers and judges often do not have the background to correctly assess data, scientific research or technology.” Paid expert witnesses can have a disproportionate impact on
Phillip Morris International has pulled the plug on their global social media campaign for the IQOS heat-not-burn device. A Reuters investigation revealed the use of youthful social media influencers. This is exactly what they didn’t need to be accused of in the current political climate in the US. The influencer in question, Alina Taplina, almost
