Ruthless E-Liquid

In the world of smoking alternatives, vaping has quickly emerged as a popular choice. Yet, despite its growing acceptance, numerous myths and misconceptions surrounding vaping persist. This article aims to separate fact from fiction by debunking some common vaping myths.

The path that leads from the clutches of tobacco addiction towards liberation is often long, winding, and fraught with challenges. The potent combination of nicotine dependency, habitual smoking routines, and the emotional crutch that cigarettes provide can be a formidable adversary for those attempting to quit. Yet, in recent times, a beacon of hope has emerged in the form of vaping, offering a viable alternative for many erstwhile smokers. In this comprehensive article, we delve into the transformative journeys of individuals who have successfully navigated the transition from traditional cigarettes to vaping.

The term "vape tongue" has been coined to describe the diminished sensitivity of taste buds that some vapers are experiencing. It is thought to occur due to the dehydration and dry mouth caused by vaping. Moreover, recent studies have suggested that nicotine in e-cigarette aerosols can evoke a bitter taste, potentially contributing to the perceived loss of taste. 

The idea of an electronic cigarette was first proposed by Joseph Robinson in 1927. He filed a patent for a device he called a 'Mechanical Butane Ignition'. But it wasn't until the mid-20th century that the first device closely resembling a modern e-cigarette was developed. This credit goes to Herbert A. Gilbert, who patented his "smokeless non-tobacco cigarette" in 1963.

Import Alert 98-06 is an alert issued by the FDA in May 2023, which allows for the detention of new tobacco products without physical examination if they lack required marketing authorization from the FDA.

iMiracle’s Elf bar, one of the most recognizable disposable vapes, will be using another name in the U.S. soon due to an ongoing trademark infringement case. The disposable will be sold under the name EBDesign in the U.S. Outside the US, the disposables will still be sold under the Elf Bar name.

After disposables have taken over the U.S market, Representative Cherfilus-McCormick from Florida has introduced a new bill to focus on them. HR901 would push the FDA to focus enforcement attention on disposable vapes.

Two of the earliest vape devices to be approved by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) through the PMTA gateway (Pre-Market Tobacco Application) have had their menthol flavored refills denied. Both the Vuse Vibe and the Vuse Ciro devices have had refills rejected. Both devices’ tobacco flavored pods have been approved by the FDA.

Taiwan has recently passed a new piece of legislation, the Tobacco Hazards Prevention Act. The law follows a survey by Taiwan’s Health Promotion Administration (HPA) showing an increase in electronic cigarette use by the country’s youth. The act bans the sale, manufacture, and supply of e-cigarettes. 

Very rarely do bills nowadays even touch upon the idea of protecting tobacco, so House Bill 513 (HB513) from Ohio is a notable bill in itself. A majority of the bill deals with tobacco taxes and debts. However, a section of HB513 makes it relevant  by affecting other tobacco regulations.

Phillip Morris International (PMI) had bought Swedish Match, a company known for its snus and tobacco pouches. Swedish Match is an interesting tobacco company - it is a tobacco company that doesn’t produce cigarettes. Instead, Swedish Match focuses on snus and nicotine pouches. But what are snus, and how can they affect vaping in the long run? Let’s start with the basics.

Many Marketing Denial Orders (MDOs) have already been issued for vaping products. However, a large number of menthol vapes have been stuck awaiting a decision from the FDA. Menthol vapes were in an unusual place due to ongoing talk of a menthol tobacco product ban. However, the FDA seems to have finally made up their mind on menthol electronic cigarettes. Logic’s menthol flavored vaping devices have received an MDO, and are not legal in the U.S.