Few vaping product unveilings genuinely surprise jaded reviewers nowadays. But peering inside Innokin’s meticulously packaged Klypse Mecha pod kit, I glimpsed something uniquely alluring - a stylish celebrate of engineering itself. Innokin manifests literal mechanical artisanship with the Mecha’s intricately decorated façade. Yet does such considerate chassis craftsmanship outclass performance fundamentals? Let’s find out.
As a vaping enthusiast, I've heard the reverent murmurs surrounding UWell's fabled Caliburn pod systems for years. Apparently they've achieved an almost legendary status among vapers. So when the chance came up to finally try the new Caliburn GK3, I leapt at it eagerly.
And I'm happy to report that the hype holds up. This diminutive little pod mod utterly exceeded my expectations.
Uwell's Caliburn range sets the gold standard for flavorful pod vaping. With the launch of the G3 successor, vapers wonder - what's new and is it worth upgrading from the venerable G2? Our in-depth comparison has you covered.
The vaping market is expanding rapidly across the United Kingdom. Research indicates 4.3 million vapers in the UK in 2022, up from 3.7 million in 2021. The market is now valued at approximately £1.2 billion, with projections to reach £1.4 billion over the next three years. This robust growth demonstrates the increasing consumer demand for vaping products as alternatives to traditional cigarettes.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has advocated for strict regulations and comprehensive bans on e-cigarettes. Citing growing evidence of health risks, especially for youth, the agency argues that vaping requires urgent control akin to tobacco products.
The vape category confronted extensive hurdles in 2023 as c-store retailers adapted to new FDA guidelines, regulations, and marketing decisions regarding e-cigarettes and vaping products. Retailers must carefully balance stocking in-demand products with complying to avoid penalties.
A controversial new Texas law prohibits selling vaping products featuring cartoons, fruit depictions or other food and drink imagery on packaging. Set to take effect on January 1, 2024, the legislation instantly outlaws popular vape items aimed at adult consumers.
A contentious debate rages around proposals in some jurisdictions to prohibit flavored nicotine vaping products. Policymakers hope such bans will discourage youth vaping uptake. But new studies suggest the opposite effect – flavor restrictions push young users to substitute vaping for much deadlier cigarette smoking instead.
Australia is set to ban the import of disposable vapes from January 1st, 2024 in an effort to protect young people from nicotine addiction. The decision comes amidst growing concern that vapes are acting as a gateway for teenagers to start smoking.
The first step is understanding the typical vape shop customer. Often, middle-aged ex-smokers arrive hoping to quit cigarettes through vaping’s less harmful alternative. Having smoked for years or even decades, they require sensitive guidance selecting beginner-friendly devices and nicotine concentrations high enough to prevent withdrawal symptoms.
Building rapport and earning trust proves essential. Listen attentively to identify genuine needs. Show patience answering advanced questions. Make newbies feel comfortable accessing your expertise without judgment.
Customer service can’t feel transactional but rather a collaborative partnership supporting smoke-free lives. Get that foundation right before considering any other business aspects.
Louisiana has implemented new regulations on vaping products, severely limiting the items smoke shops are allowed to sell. Store owners across the state say the restrictions have decimated revenue and threaten the survival of their businesses.
Ahead of its highly anticipated 2023 edition, Reading & Leeds has prohibited disposable vapes, campfires, and BBQs onsite to reduce environmental impacts.
The FDA recently sent warning letters to three distributors for illegally supplying popular disposable vape brands that lack regulatory approval. Targeted products included Elf Bar, Esco Bars, and Puff Max.
This enforcement aims to disrupt major distribution channels delivering unauthorized, youth-favored disposable e-cigarettes to retailers nationwide. The agency vows sustained actions against entities profiting from these concerning products.
In a recent alarming incident in North Somerset, a disposable vape nearly caught fire in a bin lorry, raising serious concerns about the safety of disposing of such items irresponsibly. North Somerset Recycling and Waste reported that the incident occurred near Backwell and could have led to a catastrophic situation if not for the quick action of the bin crew. This incident has prompted authorities to issue warnings and recommendations to the public regarding the proper disposal of vapes and the need for more sustainable alternatives.
The incident involving the bin lorry near Backwell highlighted the risks associated with discarding disposable vapes in regular waste bins. Fortunately, the vigilant bin crew quickly noticed smoke coming from the lorry and identified the source as a disposable vape. They promptly removed it from the lorry, preventing a potential fire disaster. Councillor Annemieke Waite, the executive member for waste at North Somerset Council, commended the bin crew for their quick response, emphasizing the severity of what could have happened if the situation had escalated.
In a bid to combat youth vaping, the New Zealand government introduced new vaping policies in June, aiming to curb the sale of vapes near schools and marae. However, a concerning loophole has emerged, allowing dairies and supermarkets to bypass the new proximity rule and begin selling vapes within 300 meters of these sensitive locations.
The government's new vaping policies were designed to restrict specialist vape retailers (SVRs) from setting up shop near schools and marae. The ban was meant to ensure that areas close to these places would not be inundated with new vape shops. But surprisingly, the ban does not apply to general retailers (GRs), which include dairies and supermarkets. Hence, these general retailers can still start selling vapes within 300 meters of schools and marae after October 1.
In recent times, vaping has become a highly contentious issue with serious health implications. The federal government attributes over 1,000 hospitalizations and 18 fatalities to vaping. However, the vaping industry is vehemently pushing back, arguing that regulated vape shops are unfairly bearing the blame for the actions of black market drug dealers. In the midst of this controversy, one Charlotte-area vape manufacturer and retailer, AMV Holdings, stands at the forefront, decrying the misinformation and fear-mongering that surrounds the industry. This article seeks to explore the complexities of the vaping crisis, delve into the contrasting viewpoints, and shed light on the impact it has had on businesses and consumers alike.
In the United Kingdom, over 1.3 million non-rechargeable vapes are discarded every week, but due to confusion surrounding their recyclability, many end up in general waste or as litter. To address this issue, Biffa has introduced a new Vape Takeback scheme that enables consumers to safely dispose of single-use e-cigarettes, reducing litter and assisting shops and supermarkets in complying with regulations. This article will explore the details of Biffa's initiative, the importance of proper vape disposal, and the positive environmental impact it can have.
Under the strict regulations of the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), vapes must be disposed of at designated locations such as household recycling centers, designated collection facilities, or the shop where they were purchased. The lithium batteries present in these devices pose a pollution risk and fire hazard, making it crucial to handle their disposal appropriately.
Retailers failing to implement a vape return system can face fines of up to £5,000 per store, emphasizing the importance of adhering to the WEEE rules. Unfortunately, the confusion surrounding vape recycling has resulted in many devices ending up in landfills or being incinerated. This practice prevents valuable materials like lithium and plastic from being recycled and repurposed into new products.
In a monumental move aimed at curbing the epidemic of tobacco use, Hawaii Governor Josh Green has given his assent to an anti-vaping bill. But what's the context and why does it matter? Let's dig deeper.
With a stroke of his pen, Gov. Green made it a legal offense to unlawfully ship tobacco products, including vaping paraphernalia. If the total value of the shipped products is less than $10,000, the perpetrator could be met with misdemeanor charges. Meanwhile, any shipment valued above this figure could lead to class C felony charges.
As we continue to adapt and evolve with the digital age, new challenges and threats arise. A burning issue that's been heating up lately is the growing influence of TikTok on the younger generation. Particularly concerning is the significant uptick in teen vaping, a dangerous trend believed to be largely driven by this pervasive platform.
It's no secret that social media platforms can have serious implications on the mental health of teenagers. Recent studies have found links between social media usage and sleep disruptions, increased bullying and peer pressure exposure, and escalating cases of depression and anxiety. TikTok, a social media giant, has now been identified as a source of a new concern: encouraging teenagers to vape.
The Australian government has recently announced its intent to crack down on e-cigarettes, aiming to "reduce smoking and stamp out vaping" in one of the most comprehensive tobacco regulatory moves the country has seen in years. This article will delve into the specifics of the proposal, its implications, and potential consequences for the vaping industry and public health in Australia.
Smoking and vaping have been significant health concerns worldwide for decades. In Australia, the government has taken a series of measures to curb these habits, and recently, Health Minister Mark Butler announced new steps to crack down on smoking and vaping. These measures include increasing the tobacco tax, banning recreational vaping, and tightening regulations around e-cigarettes.
In this article, we will take a closer look at these measures, their impact on the population, and how they could contribute to a healthier Australia.
The Australian government is set to announce a crackdown on illegal vaping as early as next week. The health minister, Mark Butler, will be revealing changes to vaping regulation, including plain packaging and a ban on certain flavors. The government's focus is on imported non-pharmaceutical vapes as there has been a rising concern over their increasing uptake among teenagers.
In Nizhny Novgorod, a significant batch of unmarked tobacco products has been uncovered. According to an official statement from the Volga Customs Administration, a warehouse storing and selling a large quantity of unmarked foreign-produced tobacco products was discovered. The illegal goods' value is estimated at 50 million rubles.
In recent news, the South Carolina Supreme Court has ruled that the City of Myrtle Beach can prohibit the sale of smoke shops, tobacco stores, tobacco paraphernalia, cannabis products, and merchandise displaying sexually-oriented materials. This ruling has stirred up controversy among local business owners and residents, as it may lead to the prohibition of vape and CBD sales in certain stores.
The EVALI epidemic, or e-cigarette, or vaping, product use-associated lung injury, is still ongoing, and people are still suffering from it. Rashelle Bernal was one of almost 3000 people hospitalized during 2019 and early 2020 with severe lung damage from vaping, becoming part of what is now known as the EVALI epidemic. For her, the aftermath is a reality that she has to live with. More than three years later, she still finds herself in the emergency department, unable to breathe correctly.
In 2019 and 2020, hospitals notified the public of outbreaks of vaping-related lung injuries. News headlines reported e-cigarettes were killing teens from Texas to the Bronx. Investigators at the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) tracked most of the cases to vitamin E acetate, an additive in illicit cannabis vaping products intended to promote the metabolism of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). However, even though the CDC stopped tracking EVALI in February 2020, harm from vaping, including EVALI, has continued.
The rise of vaping as an alternative to traditional smoking has been a hot topic of debate. It's commonly believed that vapes are a healthier and safer alternative, but recent studies have uncovered some alarming findings.
According to the Guardian, some high street vapes claiming to be nicotine-free actually contain the same level of addictive substances as full-strength e-cigarettes. This news comes from a data analysis conducted by Inter Scientific, which provides analytical testing of products to check whether they are following regulations.
The analysis found that oversized and overstrength vapes are being sold unlawfully in shops. Laboratory analysis of 52 products bought in England showed that 73% were above the legal e-cigarette tank capacity of 2ml. More than 40% of those tested had been filled with 5ml of liquid or more.
Moreover, the study showed that eight devices purporting to contain no addictive substances did contain some, with many containing almost 20mg/ml of nicotine – the legal limit in the UK. One vape had levels more than 50% higher than the legal limit.
Recent studies have uncovered alarming information about the potential harm of menthol flavoring in electronic cigarettes. These findings suggest that adding menthol to e-cigarettes may cause more damage to your lungs than regular e-cigarettes. In this article, we will explore the research behind these claims and discuss the implications of menthol additives in e-cigarettes.
A Queensland parliamentary inquiry into reducing rates of e-cigarette use has revealed that more than 80% of disposable vapes sold in Gold Coast stores contain nicotine illegally. The inquiry was prompted by reports of primary school-aged children becoming addicted to vaping products. The director of public and environmental health at the Gold Coast Public Health Unit (GCPHU) stated that the availability of disposable vapes, many of which contain nicotine, has "exploded" since 2021. Nearly 11,000 disposable vapes have been seized by the GCPHU since 2019 in response to complaints from the community. Laboratory tests on 1,518 of those vapes showed 83% illegally contained nicotine. This has raised concerns about nicotine addiction among children, and the disposable vapes have been called a "scourge of the industry" and should be banned.
The amended Tobacco Hazards Prevention Act (菸害防制法) was approved earlier this year and went into effect on March 22nd, 2023. The new regulations have banned the sale, manufacture, and supply of vaping products, raised the legal tobacco age limit from 18 to 20, and increased the proportion of tobacco warnings from 35% to 50% of cigarette packs. However, this ban has caused significant harm to the vaping industry in Taiwan, with many vape shops already closing down or switching to selling other products.
The UK government has announced a new initiative called the “swap to stop” scheme, which aims to offer vaping starter kits to almost one in five of all smokers in England, encouraging them to quit smoking. The announcement comes amid increasing alarm about the rise in young people vaping. Under the new scheme, pregnant women will also be offered financial incentives to quit smoking, and mandatory advice on quitting smoking will be placed in cigarette packs.
The vaping industry is up in arms over a potential plan by the UK government to ban fruit-flavoured vapes, with industry insiders claiming that the focus should be on better regulation and enforcement of age restrictions rather than flavour bans. Neil McLaren, co-CEO at Vaping.com, has argued that it is government restrictions, not flavours or colours, that are the problem. He added that fruity flavours are enjoyed by many adults, helping them to stay on their nicotine replacement plan.
High school students in Vermont are making their voices heard on the issue of youth smoking and vaping. On Thursday, students from 11 schools across the state will participate in a march from Montpelier City Hall to the Statehouse. The event is being organized by Our Voices Xposed, a movement dedicated to speaking out against the dangers of youth vaping and tobacco use, and against the products designed to get them hooked.
According to Vermont health leaders, youth vaping is a top concern. School leaders report that students are continuing to sneak off to the bathroom to vape while at school. With the rise of flavored e-cigarettes and e-liquids, more and more young people are being drawn to these products, despite the known health risks.
The Vermont Senate has taken steps to address this issue. Last week, the Senate approved a bill that would ban the retail sale of flavored cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and e-liquids. The bill also calls for the Attorney General's Office to report on the extent to which Vermont can legally restrict advertising and regulate labels for these products.
The Our Voices Xposed march is an opportunity for young people to have their voices heard on this important issue. The youths will meet with the governor and lawmakers, advocating for stricter regulations on youth smoking and vaping.
U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) has called for an investigation into Elf Bar, a Chinese manufacturer of disposable e-cigarettes that have become increasingly popular among teenagers in central New York and across the country. Schumer is concerned that the fruity flavors and easy accessibility of Elf Bars are contributing to a surge in nicotine addiction among younger and younger kids, and that the company is using social media to covertly sell their products, potentially evading FDA advertising rules. In this article, we will examine the issue in detail and explore the reasons behind Schumer’s call for action.
A bill is being considered in Albany that could ban the sale of flavored tobacco products, including menthol cigarettes and some vaping products. While some experts argue that such a ban could help prevent kids from buying these products, others feel that it would only increase the illicit market for flavored tobacco. In this article, we will explore both the pros and cons of banning flavored tobacco products.
Singapore's Health Sciences Authority (HSA) recently conducted a warehouse raid where over 85,000 e-vaporisers and related components were seized. The raid, which lasted more than 72 hours, was the largest seizure of vape products made by HSA, and it disrupted an illegal supply chain. In this article, we'll discuss the details of the raid and its implications.
E-cigarettes have been a controversial topic since their introduction. While some see them as a safer alternative to traditional smoking, others argue that they have their own set of risks. In India, e-cigarettes were banned in 2019 to protect youngsters from the dangers of addiction. However, a recent survey conducted across six states and Delhi has found that e-cigarettes are easily available at tobacco shops and sold to anyone without any age verification.
In February, billionaire Michael Bloomberg's philanthropic organization, the Bloomberg Philanthropies, announced an additional $420 million commitment to tobacco control, with a significant portion earmarked for low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) where 80% of smokers live.
The funds are intended to reduce tobacco use and protect non-users from harm. However, advocates for harm reduction, consumers, and some lawmakers worry they will be used to push policies that run counter to the public health interests of these countries.
The Canadian Vaping Association (CVA) applauds the recent investigations by the Saanich and Calgary police departments into businesses and individuals selling nicotine e-cigarette products to minors.
Australian high school student Matt* has never smoked a cigarette in his life, but he started vaping when he was just 14 years old.
A disposable vape is a single-use device that contains a pre-filled cartridge of e-liquid and an integrated battery. Once the e-liquid runs out or the battery dies, the entire device is thrown away. Disposable vapes are an alternative to reusable vape devices, which require users to refill the e-liquid and recharge the battery.
Disposable vapes have become increasingly popular in recent years, particularly among people who are new to vaping or who want a low-maintenance option for on-the-go use. In this article, we'll explore what a disposable vape is, how it works, and some of the benefits and drawbacks of using a disposable vape.
Disposable vape pens have become increasingly popular among people who want to enjoy the benefits of vaping without investing in a more complex, reusable device. These pens are convenient, easy to use, and affordable, making them an excellent option for anyone who wants to try vaping without a significant financial investment.
If you're new to vaping, you might be wondering how to use a disposable vape pen. In this article, we'll provide a step-by-step guide that will help you get started.
Vaping has become an increasingly popular way to consume nicotine and other e-liquids, as it offers a safer alternative to traditional cigarettes. As vaping technology has advanced, new devices have emerged that offer users more control over their vaping experience. Disposable vapes are one such device, and they offer many advantages over traditional vaping setups. However, when a disposable vape blinks, it can be confusing to those who are unfamiliar with the device. In this article, we will discuss what it means when a disposable vape blinks, and how you can use this information to better enjoy your vaping experience.