Category: Recent News
Tomorrow (12/15/20) on the DP Show @ a special time – 3PM EST
Special Guest Florian Töller from SvoëMesto!
In this Episode we have a chat with Flo from SvoëMesto! We’ll talk about SvoëMesto, Kayfun, and the state of affairs with vaping in Germany and COVID.
Not to mention just catch up with a friend.
Click the flyer below to be taken directly to the show at 3PM EST!
THE SVOËMESTO KAYFUN LITE [PLUS]
A PBusardo Review – The SvoëMesto Kayfun Lite [Plus]
In this video we take a look at the new Kayfun Lite [Plus] and see how it differs from the Kayfun [lite] 2019.
The Links:
SvoëMesto
Dicodes USA
My Kayfun [lite] 2019 Review
The #1 Best Selling Flavor in the Unsalted Line… The Delicious Watermelon Peach (and the other flavors too) @ Dash Vapes (Canada)
The #1 Best Selling Flavor in the Unsalted Line… The Delicious Watermelon Peach (and the other flavors too) @ Rocky Top Vapor (US)
The Video:
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VAPING NEWS: UK + SWEDEN [GP’s Survey Shows Practitioners Falsely Believe Nicotine Is The Danger In Smoking]
“A survey of GPs has revealed some falsely believe one of the greatest health risks from smoking is nicotine. This belief could influence health advice to smokers when considering whether to recommend the use of alternative nicotine products. Nicotine is the addictive component of tobacco smoke, but unlike some other constituents of tobacco smoke, it is not carcinogenic (cancer-causing) and according to the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) ‘medicinal nicotine is a very safe drug.’ Switching to alternative nicotine products such as nicotine gums and electronic cigarettes can, therefore, help many smokers quit smoking or cut down, thereby reducing exposure to tobacco smoke and the associated harm. The survey findings show that a substantial proportion of GPs (40%) believe nicotine to be the first or second riskiest component of cigarettes, incorrectly identifying it as more harmful than smoke. Many (44% UK, 56% Sweden) also wrongly believe that nicotine in tobacco products is associated with cancer”
ARTICLE LINK:
‘GPs falsley believe nicotine most harmful cigarette ingredient’
VAPING NEWS: TENNESSEE [E-cigs & Vape Devices Not Subject To Tobacco Tax]
“On December 9, 2020, the Tennessee Department of Revenue issued its Notice #20-21, on the subject of the State of Tennessee’s excise tax on other tobacco products or “OTP”. The Department will not apply the tobacco tax to these non-tobacco products without statutory clarification on what is considered a tobacco substitute. The Notice then goes on to clarify the Department’s analysis with respect to several specific tobacco and non-tobacco segments: With respect to “e-cigarettes and vape devices,” which the Notice defines as products that “transform a liquid into its gaseous form, allowing the user to inhale and ingest the vapor,” and where “the liquid that is vaporized does not contain tobacco,” such products are not subject to the tobacco tax because these products do not contain tobacco. The Department’s action strikes us as an example of good governance, where an agency correctly acknowledges the limitations of its enforcement authority and provides the business community with clear and actionable guidance.”
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FROM REGULATOR WATCH – Destigmatized | Unpacking the Nicotine Controversy
Here’s the latest from Brent Stafford at Regulator Watch:
Nicotine, the drug craved for its unique and contradictory ability to increase alertness or sense of relaxation, depending on the circumstance it is used.
Nicotine has been consumed for thousands of years yet over the past half-century it has become reviled as a source of addiction and contributor to the millions of worldwide smoking deaths each year.Joining us today on RegWatch is Dr. Karl Fagerstom. Since 1975 he’s been at the forefront of nicotine research. Hear what he has to say about nicotine dependence and learn why he believes some researchers are being pressured to not tell the truth.
Only on RegWatch by RegulatorWatch.com
Released: December 13, 2020
Produced by Brent Stafford
This episode is supported by DEMAND VAPE
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VAPING NEWS: DES MOINES, IOWA [Racetrack & Casino Temporary Ban]
“Prairie Meadows Racetrack and Casino extended their temporary ban on smoking for guests and employees through Dec. 31. The mandate, which includes vaping, was implemented in November to maximize the effectiveness of face masks and help optimize everyone’s health and safety, according to the casino’s safety guidelines.”
ARTICLE LINK:
Prairie Meadows extends temporary smoking ban through December
VAPING NEWS: DENVER, COLORADO [Flavor Ban]
“The City of Denver is considering a flavored tobacco ban that could end up prohibiting the sale of menthol cigarettes, flavored vaping products and flavored cigars, among other products. Denver public-health officials are discussing the idea of a comprehensive flavored tobacco restriction with city leadership, and have considered adding exemptions as a proposal makes its way through the political process.”
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VAPING NEWS: ANCHORAGE, ALASKA [55% Vape Tax]
“Alaska stacks up 700 tobacco-related deaths and meets a $575 million health care cost bill every year. The bright sparks in the Anchorage Assembly have decided that the best thing they can do to combat the physical and financial toll smoking takes is to attack vaping. Anchorage city officials have decided to treat the best form of tobacco harm reduction as being exactly the same as tobacco. Vaping products will now be placed under the tobacco tax regime which means eliquids and devices will now carry a ridiculous levy of 55% on the wholesale price. Yet again, mirroring the action taken in California, the approach isn’t being conducted in an even-handed manner. While all vape products will now carry the tobacco tax rate, all vape products used for the consumption of marijuana escape the new legislation. In August, Pesko, Courtemanche, and Maclean from the National Bureau of Economic Research published a paper that concluded vape tax rises lead to vapers stopping vaping with the majority switching back to smoking.”
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Consumer Survey! Can You Spare a Few Minutes?
It’s that time of year again! CASAA is pleased to share the annual ECigIntelligence consumer survey with our members.
As you may remember from previous years, CASAA works cooperatively with ECI to develop survey questions that aid us in our advocacy efforts and help take the pulse of the vaping community.
Your participation in this survey will help inform regulators, advocates, and commentators as we all work to build policies that benefit consumers.
Please take 10 – 15 minutes to complete this year’s ECigIntelligence Consumer Survey!