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“NOT REALLY” A DP SHOW TOMORROW AT 3PM EST!
This isn’t an official DP Show but we thought we’d go live tomorrow at a special time and see what’s up in Greece.
We’ll here about the vape scene in Greece, take a look at Dimitris’ new shop, and hear about his promotion to convert more smokers.
So come hang out with us tomorrow for a bit as we go live at 3PM EST!
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FROM REGULATOR WATCH – Secondhand Smoke Hoax | Stanton Glantz Retires, Legacy Marred by Fraudulent Science
Here’s the latest from Brent Stafford at Regulator Watch:
Dr. Stanton Glantz retires, but his pernicious influence lives on through his personally trained disciples and dark legacy of fraudulent research. Hear more in these key clips from our interview with Guy Bentley, Dir. of Consumer Freedom, Reason Foundation
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JACOB GRIER ARTICLE ON SECONDHAND SMOKE:
WE USED TERRIBLE SCIENCE TO JUSTIFY SMOKING BANS
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THE VAPORESSO GEN S KIT!
A PBusardo Review – MUCH Better! The Vaporesso Gen S Kit
In this video we do a full Busardo on the Vaporesso Gen S! We also find out who won the last “Not A” Contest and kick off another one to win your own Vaporesso Gen S Kit!
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VTA Launches New Individual Membership
Washington, D.C. September 15, 2020 – Today, the Vapor Technology Association (VTA) launched its first-ever individual membership designed to engage more vapers and vape advocates in the VTA’s fight to save vapor. This membership will elevate the voices of vapers and those individuals who believe in vaping and engage them in the fight with access to cutting-edge advocacy tools.
Now more than ever, we must join together to ensure that vapor products remain available and accessible to all those who rely on them. This is vital for public health and safety.
VTA’s individual membership will cost only $25 a year. Upon joining VTA, Individual members will:
- Join sophisticated and established lobbying efforts to protect their right to vape;
- Receive up-to-date information on all things vapor;
- Participate in successful vapor advocacy campaigns;
- Access advanced technology to engage with legislators and local media;
- Receive discounts on vapor products at participating stores across the country.
“By welcoming Individual members, VTA’s Board has recognized the critical importance of amplifying the millions of voices for vaping – former smokers who have turned to vapor products on their journey to quit smoking – as well as for the business owners who serve them,” said VTA Executive Director Tony Abboud. “This new membership will take our unified fight to defend vapor to the next level by combining the power of consumers and businesses into the largest vapor advocacy force in the country.”
Join VTA’s fight to defend vapor today: www.vaportechnology.org/voices
FROM REGULATOR WATCH – Down to the Wire | B.C. Deadline Leaves Vape Retailers Hanging
Here’s the latest from Brent Stafford at Regulator Watch:
In July, when the B.C. provincial government enacted new rules and regulations governing the sale of vaping products in the province, it gave retailers until September 15 to sell off non-compliant product and adjust inventories to meet the new B.C. (specific) packaging and device specifications.
With the deadline only days away, the industry is waiting for the B.C. provincial government to provide critical clarifications that promise to ease compliance burdens and to harmonize the new rules with existing federal government regulations under the TVPA.In this episode of RegWatch, we are joined by Sam Tam, President of the Canadian Vaping Association to discuss what the industry needs in order to navigate the new regulatory environment and to learn what critical clarifications the province has indicated it might deliver before the deadline.
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Live Streamed: September 14, 2020
Exec. Producer: Brent StaffordThis episode is supported by: DVINE LABS, FLAVOUR CRAFTERS & VAPE NATION
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From Danette
Comment: Hello Phil. I spoke with yourself and Dimi last night on the show. My name is Danette and I am a 62 year old vapor proudly. I wanted to thank you for all you have done. I have watched you for years and almost every review to learn all that I could. You have and of course Dimi have given me hope. I was so scared with the PMTA that I was even having a hard time sleeping. You see I don’t to die and for me smoking is a death sentence with COPD and CHF. I tried everything to stop smoking and NOTHING worked but I tried. So please for me and the world keep fighting and keep talking until they listen and they will one day they will. Until please know that you matter and you are making changes in this world. Much love to you and yours, Danette #1 fan…..
FROM REGULATOR WATCH – Picking Up the Pieces | Special Coverage of FDA’s Anti-Vaping Regulation
MY GUY!!!
Here’s the latest from Brent Stafford at Regulator Watch:
It’s only been one day since the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s anti-vaping regulation went into effect and already the FDA has informed some stakeholders that their Premarket Tobacco Applications have been received and accepted for review by the regulator.
Is there truly a glimmer of hope for the survival of the U.S. vaping industry or do vapers have a dark future to face?If there’s anyone who might know the answers, it’s Dimitris Agrafiotis a.k.a. the VapinGreek. He’s a globally known vaping advocate and executive director of the Tennessee Smoke Free Association. If you’re looking for frank talk and piercing analysis, we’ve got it in this episode of RegWatch.
Live Streamed: September 10, 2020
Sr. Producer: Cindy Schmidt
Exec. Producer: Brent StaffordThis episode is supported by: DEMAND VAPE
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FROM THE VTA – Critical PMTA Update
PMTA DEADLINE ARRIVES:
VAPOR INDUSTRY RESPONDS
September 9, 2020
This is a BIG DAY for the vapor technology industry. The day that so many said could not come has arrived. And, just like with every other deadline imposed by the FDA, the vapor industry has stepped up to the task.
Once thought impossible, already reports are coming in of many manufacturers filing their Pre-Market Tobacco Applications (PMTAs) covering what is sure to be thousands of products. Congratulations to all those companies who dug in, did the hard work, gathered the science and submitted their PMTAs by the deadline. Yes, companies had to make some tough decisions along the way, but that was always expected as we headed into the final phase of the Deeming Regulation.
Last week, the FDA confirmed it will take each applicant’s individual circumstances into account during the review process. To be sure, FDA already has been quickly replying to early applicants and issuing initial acceptance letters accepting applications for a variety of products.
While this may feel like a finish line, it is really only the beginning of an ongoing process with FDA as CTP reviews each application submitted and engages with further questions of the applicants.
VTA will continue our existing dialogue with FDA to strongly advocate for our members participating in the process. To that end, the process rolls out as follows:
Phase 1: Administrative Review. FDA initially reviews the application to make sure that basic requirements are in the application, it is in English, it includes required contact information and that it contains product identifying information. If these basic elements are included, a company should receive a letter from FDA accepting their application for further action. If not, FDA will send a “refuse to accept” letter.
Phase 2: Filing. FDA engages in a preliminary scientific review to make sure that everything required by the statute is included, such as health risk data, HPHC studies, descriptions of components, ingredients, additives, and principles of operation, description of facility controls, manufacturing, etc. If FDA finds these elements, a company will receive a letter accepting the application for filing. If not, FDA will send a “refuse to file” letter.
Phase 3: Substantive Review: This is FDA’s full-blown evaluation of all the science and data presented in each application. FDA will take recommendations from TPSAC and will engage with the applicant with questions. This process could take up to 12 months and during this time FDA may send the applicant a deficiency letter, giving them 90 days to provide missing or deficient information. If FDA has made a scientific decision to issue a marketing order, FDA will send an environmental information request letter before it can issue a final marketing order. Otherwise, FDA will send a “no marketing order” letter.
Phase 4: Post Marketing Reporting. As part of its approval process, FDA may require that the sale and distribution of your product is restricted (i.e., to protect kids). Or FDA may require the applicant to establish and maintain certain records and make certain reports available to FDA. Post market reports will vary based on submission and may include a requirement that the applicant engages in serious or unexpected adverse experience reporting or any manufacturing deviations.
VTA’s full, in-depth analysis summarizing the important developments for those impacted by the PMTA deadline, particularly as it relates to FDA’s enforcement now that the PMTA deadline has been reached, can be found here.
FROM REGULATOR WATCH – Deadline Day | Special Coverage of FDA’s Anti-Vaping Regulation
Here’s the latest from Brent Stafford at Regulator Watch:
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s anti-vaping regulation takes effect today Wednesday, September 9, and promises to deliver a lethal blow to the U.S. vaping industry.
Guy Bentley, Dir. of Consumer Freedom at the Reason Foundation joins RegWatch to discuss the impact of the industry killing Premarket Tobacco Application Process; how the FDA’s anti-vaping regulation forces winners and losers; and why “clear the market” is an extraordinary response.Live Streamed: September 9, 2020
Sr. Producer: Cindy Schmidt
Exec. Producer: Brent StaffordThis episode is supported by: DEMAND VAPE
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