Vapers Digest 10th April
Wednesday’s News at a glance:
Canada’s Nicotine Pouches’ Regulatory Disaster
Diane Caruana, Vaping Post
In Canada, the handling of nicotine pouches has turned into a debacle, highlighting systemic failures across various stakeholders. Previously, Health Canada displayed a negative stance towards nicotine pouches, considering them as threats and advising against their use.
Vaping Industry Association Warns of Potential Harm as Health Minister Revives Flavour Ban Proposal
Stephen Dafoe, Morinville News
The Vaping Trade Industry Association (VITA) has issued a stark warning in response to Health Minister Mark Holland’s revived proposal to ban flavoured vaping products. VITA, representing stakeholders in the industry, expressed concerns over the potential consequences of such a ban on public health.
The Rise of Zyn: The Oral Nicotine Product Going Viral
Wall Street Journal (Video)
Oral nicotine product Zyn has skyrocketed in sales and popularity in recent years. This growth has brought controversy and highlights the shifting landscape of the U.S. tobacco market.
Will the FDA Adopt an Arbitrary and Capricious Ban on Menthol Cigarettes?
Johnathan H. Adler, Reason
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration is considering whether to ban menthol-flavored cigarettes. The agency first proposed a ban in 2022, but it has yet to finalize the proposal, prompting some activist groups to sue. (Query whether these groups have standing.)
The FDA and those groups calling for a ban on menthol cigarettes claim that this will benefit public health, but it’s not clear the relevant medical research supports this claim, as it is not clear that such a ban will do much to reduce smoking rates or smoking initiation.
Biden Might Ban Menthol Cigarettes—and It’s Possible It Could Affect the Election
Jacob Grier, Slate
Antismoking groups have been pressuring Joe Biden for years to ban menthol cigarettes. They made significant progress at one point: In April 2022, the Food and Drug Administration proposed a rule that would prohibit their sale. But there has been little movement since then, and with time running out for Biden’s first term in office, advocates are pushing hard to finalize the ban. They’ve even gone so far as to sue the FDA this month for failing to act.
Innovation Meets Regulation: International Webinar Explored Effective Anti-Smoking Strategies
Yahoo Finance, Business Wire
We Are Innovation hosted the webinar “Innovation Meets Regulation: The 2024 Effective Anti-Smoking Policies Global Index.” This powerful talk embarked on the official start of the campaign dedicated to the launch of the anti-smoking index. The webinar, featuring Members of the European Parliament, regulatory experts, economists, and innovation experts, shed light on the regulatory frameworks regarding anti-smoking policies from the most prominent global authorities in the field.
Four From Dave Cross, Planet Of The Vapes
Quit Like Sweden
You are invited to take part in the ground-breaking new chapter in the worldwide fight against smoking. Leading international public health experts, policy makers and consumers, will gather in Brasilia on 10 April 2024 to deliberate on one of the world’s most intractable health problems.
VAPRIL hit by CAP Crackdown
VAPRIL is in full swing, but the event is muted compared to previous years due to a Committee of Advertising Practice (CAP) prohibition on vape related social media posts. The UK Vaping Industry Association (UKVIA), has promoted its annual #VApril Vaping Awareness Month on social media for six years, to give smokers factual, evidence-based advice on switching from smoking to vaping.
UKVIA Writes to Sunak
The UK Vaping Industry Association (UKVIA) has written to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak asking him to #PauseTheVapeBill amid serious concerns at its potentially disastrous health implications for vapers and smokers. The organisation represents the interests of its members in the vape industry and holds serious concerns about the Conservative’s illiberal Bill.
Scotland Confirms Ban Details
The Scottish Government has published a six-week consultation on the implementation of the disposable vapes ban, expanding on the definition of a disposable vape and outlining the fines that will be issued to businesses who continue to sell and supply disposables after a ban. The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) is not impressed.
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