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Looks like I missed this response by Aspire regarding the FDA regulations by a couple of days…

First, Aspire, being the premiere vaporizer company recognizes the need to regulate the current vaporizer market.  Regulation will mean that vaping consumers are properly protected when using vaping hardware and e-liquid juices.

Second, Aspire is here to stay. We are ready to fully comply and Aspire will continue to be an industry leader and innovator.  To prepare for the imminent “Deeming” act legislation which classifies vape products, accessories and Nicotine e-liquid as “Tobacco,” Aspire has formed several alliances to help legally support our position.  The fees to become FDA compliant are exorbitant.

For example,  an E-liquid line with 4 juice flavors has 3 nicotine levels. The minimum cost for just having the e-juice application is 4 (flavors) x 3 Nicotine levels = 12 applications x 330,000usd = $3,960,000 USD!  And this is the cost just for the e-liquid line. Accessories such as 18650 batteries, coil replacements, etc all would have separate $330,000 FDA fee. Note: =$330k was the initial estimate from the FDA. The actual fee has yet to be officially released.  With lawyers fees, testing fees, etc each application is estimated cost more around $500k per application.

Aspire’s alliance includes Sevia USA and several other vape brands.

As a founding member of Sevia USA, Aspire will support federal legislation H.R. 2058 (Cole Bill). Aspire is also confident that the bi-partisan amendment introduced by US representatives Tom Cole (Republican Oklahoma) and Sanford Bishop (Democrat Georgia) will prove a big blow to big tobacco’s efforts to monopolize the vaping industry.

While many of the 499 pages in the FDA document are legal jargon and rambling about prior cases, Aspire has summarized the key points of the document and will be posting it on the Aspirecig.com blog.

Aspire wants to remind our users, fans, partners, and the whole Aspire family that Aspire stays committed to supporting proper amendments to this very unpopular, unfair and Tobacco Industry-friendly FDA Deeming act bill.

While this bill may not directly affect you, it will surely affect as friend, colleague, or loved one. Many tobacco smokers will have a harder time quitting smoking, and will die sooner, if the FDA has its way.

Several leading UK research centers have recently declared that vaping is 95% safer than traditional smoking. “ The UK’s Royal College of Physicians says there is resounding evidence that e-cigarettes are “much safer” than smoking and aid quitting.” BBC Article

A PBusardo Video – A Special Guest Discusses Advocacy and FDA Regulation Information

In this video, I’m joined by my pal and someone I have great respect for in the world of advocacy and government relations, Dimitris Agrafiotis.
We talk a little bit about the Toronto event and then get into the world of advocacy and regulations.

We discuss SEVIA USA and try to give you as much information about the deeming FDA regulations as possible including ways you can help.

This is a long video, but a very important one at this time as we face our biggest challenge yet… together.

Please watch and share it as much as possible.

The Links:
American Vapor Association (AVA)
Aspire
CASAA
Innokin
Kanger
R2B Smoke Free Coalition
SEVIA USA
Smok
Find Your Representative HERE
Find your legislator
Vapor Technology Association (VTA)

The Video:

*NOTE: Any use of this video in part or in it’s entirety without Phil Busardo’s expressed written consent is strictly prohibited.

Well done Innokin!

I especially love, respect, and appreciate this:

“We also invite all Chinese manufacturers to join us at the table by joining SEVIA USA. We need one another at this time more than ever. We are not just competitors; we are family and we must overcome this challenge together.”

Innokin Technology Statement on FDA Regulations

The vaporizer and electronic cigarette industry was shaken when the Food and Drug Administration’s Deeming Regulations for tobacco products were published on May 5th and went into effect on May 10th, 2016.

These FDA regulations are overreaching, costly, and place an enormous burden on an industry made up of tens of thousands of independent retailers. The regulations hamper innovation, ignore science & research data, and in their current form will prove hazardous to all of us who rely on this beloved alternative to combustible tobacco.

Innokin continues to be committed to our vision of harm reduction through advanced vaporizer technologies. We are proud to have been working with top independent American and European labs on improved aerosol emission testing protocols and the testing of our bestselling tanks. Through aerosol emissions testing we have worked to minimize any possible negative impacts of our products caused by a wide range of known toxins and metals.

Innokin is a responsible manufacturer and is committed to restricting the sales of our products to minors. All packaging has clear labels and warning information and we have worked closely with vendors to increase awareness of responsible sales. Innokin has developed and launched SecureCap child safety lock technology on our bestselling tanks for added security and peace of mind.

The high quality materials of our tank materials and advanced designs is evident in the exceptional results produced by our T18 and iSub tanks and coils which we are using to apply for European TPD registration. Our commitment to lab testing and tank development is a demonstration that we continue to be committed to releasing only the best possible atomizers and tanks.

There is always more to do, however these regulations go too far.

The Shenzhen Electronic Vapor Industry Association – USA is the only American association representing a coalition of Chinese manufacturers. Innokin Technology and our fellow members in SEVIA USA – Aspire, Kanger, and Smok – today pledge our collective support for the vaping industry in defending it from these overly burdensome regulations.

We believe in freedom of choice, we believe in fair & reasonable regulations to protect consumers and the public health, and we believe in this lifesaving technology that provides millions with an alternative to lethal combustible tobacco products. The current regulatory framework introduced by the FDA will eliminate 99% of all eliquid, 99% of all hardware. All of the rapid innovations that we have experienced in recent years along with the potential for increased p ublic good that these technologies can provide to society will be stopped. Furthermore if any technical problems should happen, such as finding out there is an issue after August 7th, manufacturers will be prohibited by the federal government to address this and fix it.

As members of SEVIA USA, we are announcing our full backing to the Right 2 Be Smoke Free Coalition in challenging these deeming regulations. The Coalition will be playing a key role in organizing and funding industry activities. We believe the FDA regulations should be justly contested in every arena with every available resource. To find out more please visit http://www.r2bsmokefree.org/contribute/

In this spirit, we are expressing our support for the HB2058 and Cole/Bishop Agricultural Appropriations Amendment and encourage everyone to support these vital and responsible bills. The Cole/Bishop Agricultural Appropriations Amendment for the 2017 Federal Budget is the foundation of saving vaping by moving the predicate date from February 2007 to the effective date of the deeming regulations.

Moving the grandfather date will keep all of the thousands of independent retailers alive and save the jobs and livelihoods of tens of thousands of employees and their families. It will keep these companies from having to file extremely costly applications and will keep our industry alive while we cultivate further legislative strategies to save the industry.

VTA-Guidance: Cole-Bishop is the essential first step to saving vapor

SEVIA USA and leading manufacturers will also financially support a variety of national organizations such as CASAA  and the AVA  and the VTA. These organizations are champions in this challenge for every single vaper and manufacturer.

We also invite all Chinese manufacturers to join us at the table by joining SEVIA USA. We need one another at this time more than ever. We are not just competitors; we are family and we must overcome this challenge together.

If these regulations stand, innovation and product improvements will come to a total halt. Safety issues will by mandate go unaddressed and new advanced technologies will not be allowed to be introduced to the American market. Smokers who have yet to quit may never find the setup that is right for them do so and more Americans will continue to suffer and die needlessly.

This is for every single one of us and for the millions more who have yet to switch. This is just the beginning.

From the Vapor Technology Association (VTA):

On May 5, 2016, the Vapor Technology Association (VTA) issued its Initial Thoughts on the Deeming Regulation.   As noted, the 500+ pages of Deeming Regulations and guidance documents are very complex and require significant analysis.   We have prepared for you our next level thoughts on the Deeming and hope you find it helpful.  Rest assured, this will not answer all of your questions.   However, VTA has assembled a group of FDA and regulatory experts in Washington, D.C. on June 7 and 8, 2016, who will be able to provide specific practical information on how to survive in a post-deeming world.  Very shortly, we will be providing more details on our conference.  Click here to learn more: VAPE & THE FDA: Understand It.  Manage It.

Joyetech has made an announcement regarding the TPD and FDA Regulations. Not very detailed, but this is what we have so far. From their site:

Dear Valued Customers and Supporters,

We’d like express our great thanks for the continued support Joyetech has received. We all have quite the challenging year ahead in the Vaping Industry, as both the European TPD and FDA deeming regulations take effect.

Since mid-2015, Joyetech Europe has been involved in initiating Laboratory testing and collaborating with influential alliances striving to deal with the TPD regulations.

While in the USA, Joyetech has engaged the highly prestigious firm, Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw and Pittman, for the purposes of communicating with the FDA more effectively. We have done this to be proactive in making our position known and to have a positive effect in this coming environment.

Thank you all,

Joyetech Group
May. 16, 2016

A CASAA CALL TO ACTION:

NJ – Take Action to oppose a ban on flavored vapor products (S.298)!

A bill — S 298 — which would ban the sale of vapor products in flavors other than tobacco, clove, and menthol, is on the move in New Jersey.

A hearing will be held on:

Monday, May 16th, 2016

1:00 PM

Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee

Committee Room 1, 1st Floor

State House Annex, Trenton, NJ

Vapers will be rallying outside the New Jersey State House from 11 AM – 12:30 PM.

Please join us. We are hoping for a large crowd.

Click here for details: https://www.facebook.com/events/1140540059299692/

Please send a message now to your state senator urging them to oppose this bill.

Take Action – Send a Message

Please share this link on social media:

• http://cqrcengage.com/casaa/app/write-a-letter?8&engagementId=203933

The FDA Deeming Regulations were published on May 10th 2016. The effect on vaping will be dramatic for the industry as well as consumers who depend on these products to stay off combustible tobacco.

The Shenzhen Electronic Vaporizer Industry Association (SEVIA) USA, the nation’s only association representing Chinese manufacturers Aspire, Innokin, Kanger and Smok today pledges support to defend the vaping industry from the onerous and burdensome FDA deeming regulations.

We believe in fair, reasonable regulations to protect the consumers however the current frame of regulation introduced by the agency will eliminate 99% of e-liquid and hardware manufacturers and also eliminate freedom of choice for vapers and millions of smokers that might not have the chance to switch from deadly combustible tobacco.

As an association we are currently going to assist the Right 2 Be Smoke Free Coalition in challenging the unconstitutional federal law affecting the vaping industry. They will play a key role in organizing and funding industry activities. We believe the FDA regulations should be contested and legally challenged

You can contribute to become a member of the Right 2 Be Smoke Free Coalition HERE.

We also want to express our support for the Cole/Bishop amendment which we believe is the essential first step to saving the industry by moving the predicate date from February 2007 to the effective date of the deeming regulations.

Moving the grandfather date will keep companies alive, allow every vapor company (small or large) to continue to sell their existing products without having to file costly applications and keep our industry alive while we develop legislative strategies to save our industry.

See the “Cole-Bishop is the Essential First Step to Saving Vapor” VTA Guidance Document HERE.

We will also financially support on the national level various organizations such as CASAA and AVA and others so they can continue to fight for consumers and industry.

This is an open invitation to all Chinese manufacturers that want to continue to offer their products on the market. SEVIA USA and it’s founding members are committed to offer their resources to fight back and we ask the industry to join us. These FDA regulations are far over reaching government authority. But most importantly they are detrimental to public health and the safety of the consumer. If we as manufacturers find out there is an issue with our products on August 7th and want to make changes to improve and protect the consumer, the proposed regulations would prohibit us from doing so. Innovation and improvement would come to a complete stop. You can see how these regulations actually introduce safety concerns that would not otherwise have been present if we were permitted to make improvements without pre-market authorization.

The battle begins now, united we stand!

Dimitris Agrafiotis
Chairman – SEVIA USA

Phil Busardo
Executive Assistant – SEVIA USA

http://seviausa.org

The SvoëMesto Kayfun 5

The Kayfun 5 has arrived! This one has the liquid flow control and ease of fill of the Kayfun 3 Mini in a 22mm format and… finally… an external air flow control. I’ll be building this one up tonight and she’ll be traveling up to Canada with me this weekend!

Here’s some additional information from them:

Intention

The Kayfun 5 is by no means as a subohm tank only. Our core focus has always remained on flavor and usability. It can be used as mouth to lung device and, thanks to being adjustable in air- and liquid flow, it can be used with a variety of setups. It was not our intention to build a cloud chasing device, but we recognize the fact, that there are vapers at any stage -from beginner to enthusiast- out there, who simply prefer direct lung inhaling and who’ve been neglected by us in the past. We recommend a power input between 10W and maximum 50W, of course depending on your coil, since thicker wires distribute heat more evenly and therefore compensate higher power inputs.

Description

The Kayfun 5 follows a similar design pattern as his little brother, the Kayfun Mini V3, combining simplicity, functionality and outstanding performance. A fully adjustable liquid control gives you full control over your liquid flow, however, thanks to SvoëMesto’s pressure based feeding system, fine tuning is not required with the majority of setups. After closing the liquid control, the Kayfun 5 can easily be filled through the top within a couple of seconds. Just as simple as filling it, is accessing your coil by removing the tank, regardless if it’s filled or not. The build deck has been heavily modified to make building coils easier for beginners and more versatile for enthusiasts. At the same time SvoëMesto has increased the adjustable airflow from 2,2mm to 3,2mm offering more than twice the airflow compared to the Kayfun 4.

The airflow control can now be adjusted externally and has 4 positions:

• 1,8mm (Kayfun Lite plus)
• 2,2mm (Kayfun 4)
• 2,7mm (Kayfun 4S)
• 3,2mm (maximum airflow)

The internal design of the evaporation chamber has been optimized to create an outstanding flavor profile, Kayfun fans have grown to love, even at higher airflow settings.

The Kayfun Mini 5 is made from the same high class materials as the Kayfun Mini V3. Thanks to its intelligent design, cleaning and maintenance can be done by disassembling the atomizer into no more than five pieces, no tools required.
It’s functionality, intuitive handling and rich flavor profile combined with great performance capabilities makes the Kayfun Mini 5 a true daily driver.

Technical features

• Anti heat driptip with POM inlay (engraved)
• Top filling
• Quartz glass
• Liquid control (fully adjustable)
• enlarged build deck -> comfort building
• M2 build screws
• PEEK insulator
• Increased maximum liquid flow
• External airflow control
• Increased maximum airflow
• 316L stainless steel
• 510 connector
• Serialnumber for authentication
• Easy assembly and maintenance

Measurements

• Diameter: 22mm
• Height: 60mm (without mouthpiece)
• Tank capacity: glass tank ~4ml, steel tank ~5ml

Materials:

• Stainless steel components – WNr. 1.4404 (X2CrNiMo17-12-2), AISI 316L, (V4A)
• Glass tank – Quartz Glass
• Insulators – PEEK, POM-C
• O-rings – NBR 70

In The Box:

• 1 Kayfun 5 with engraved steeltank
• 1 glass tank
• 1 spare kit
• 1 user manual

Estimated Price:

• The price will be 119,95€ (incl. 19% tax) – Minus the tax + shipping and customs, this usually roughly translates to $119 in the US.

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What happens when the Reuleaux loses a battery? You have room for a bottle of e-liquid of course. Here is the upcoming Kanger Dripbox 160.

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