Vaping

Update on 2016 Election Ballot Measures Against Vaping

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Here’s an update on the ballot measures that would have affected vaping in four states, which are California, Colorado, Missouri, North Dakota California had Prop 56, which would increase taxes on tobacco products by nearly 70%. Unfortunately, this one passed by a landslide with about 63% of people voting yes. This really sucks for California … Read more

The Big Vape Industry vs FDA Lawsuit Went to Court

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Tony Abboud of the VTA recently sent out an email detailing the hearing of the big lawsuit against the FDA. There’s also a post on the R2BSF Facebook page. On Oct. 11th, the judge heard the arguments from both sides in the Nicopure Labs / Right 2 Be Smoke Free Coalition vs FDA lawsuit. Arguments … Read more

NJOY files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

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NJOY, one of the biggest manufacturers of electronic cigarettes has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. A lot of people don’t realize how big of a role that NJOY has played in keeping e-cigs available to vapers. In 2010, they fought the FDA in court to prevent vapor products from being classified as an unregulated drug … Read more

Is It Wrong to Manufacture Vape Products Based on Cartoons?

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I recently came across a Facebook post with someone expressing anger towards a new vape product on the market called the Dragon Ball. This product is based on the once-popular Dragon Ball anime series. There are two big issues that people have brought up with this product: Copyright infringement and Marketing to kids Copyright infringement … Read more

FDA Catches Vape Shops Selling to Minors

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The FDA just recently announced that they have handed out warnings and fines to tobacco sellers who have sold to minors. Many of these sellers are vape shops. I scrolled through the list on the FDA website of vendors who were caught selling to minors and a lot of them were tobacco shops, convenience stores, … Read more

NJOY Convenience System Update and Menthol Pre-Filled Tank

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I don’t use NJOY’s vape pen all that often because I like to use more advanced devices, but I still like to carry it around when I go to work. I work in busy downtown Denver where there are lots of people, so I prefer to practice good vape etiquette by using my vape pen. I would love to use my high-wattage devices on my way into work but it would be rude to blow huge clouds, in my opinion.

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