FROM REGULATOR WATCH – DEMOLISHED | Clive Bates Talks Impact of Trump Flavor Ban
Here’s the latest from Brent Stafford at Regulator Watch:
At any moment the Trump administration is expected to announce new policy intended to “clear the market” of flavored nicotine vaping products, in an effort to stem the so-called “epidemic” in youth vaping.
Many observers say the Trump ban could have a devastating impact on adult access and choice of flavored vaping products, products they insist have proven essential in helping millions of smokers to quit.
What are the twenty things you should know about the U.S. flavor ban? Clive Bates, international tobacco control expert is here with the answers.
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Streamed: November 6, 2019
Produced by: Brent Stafford
GREECE 2019 TRAVEL VLOG
A PBusardo Video – Greece 2019 Travel Vlog
A little bit of a different video. Join us in our travels around Greece. We hope you enjoy it!
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By Dimitris Agrafiotis: Let’s get the real facts out about the vaping health crisis
Well done Dimitris!
We have collectively helped thousands of Tennesseans quit smoking cigarettes. Our customers return every week, feeling and breathing better, resuming their daily activities and exercising, and no longer subjecting their loved ones to deadly second hand cigarette smoke.
Read the entire article HERE.
FROM CASAA – Is the FDA about to ban all but two flavors?
On Monday, November 4, or early in the week, we are anticipating an announcement from the Trump Administration regarding FDA guidance about sales of flavored vapor products. According to recent reports, this guidance is expected to go as far as banning every flavor other than tobacco and menthol. In spite of years of communications from consumers and meetings with industry stakeholders, it is clear that officials remain unknowledgeable about how the vapor industry functions and what customers need.
Two flavors will not sustain independent vapor retailers and
will unnecessarily make vaping less attractive
to people who want to switch away from smoking.
The White House needs to hear from adult vapers and anyone who loves a vaper! A flavor ban won’t protect our children, but it will kill their parents.
We need to
Light Up The Switchboard
At The White House!
Ph: 202-456-1111
(Comment Line)
or
202-456-1414
(Switchboard)
On your call:
- The operator will likely ask where they can direct your call
- Simply tell them that flavored vapor products saved your life,
- Tobacco and Menthol aren’t enough to save small businesses or help people quit smoking; and,
- tell them “We Vape, We Vote.
Be polite, be brief, and say thank you.
- On hold? Here’s something to do while you wait: Send a Message!
- Share this Call to Action with your friends, family, and on social media!
INNOKIN: Raising Vape Awareness with Innokin London Buses
From Innokin:
This is an important time for the vaping industry with the recent news about American vapers’ lung illness and deaths. The cause of this illness has been identified as illegal black market THC vaping cartridges which likely contained the additive Vitamin E Acetate. The CDC has not stated that the illnesses were caused by vaping nicotine and has confirmed: “Deaths linked to vaping often involved THC products, not nicotine”.
After careful research, the U.K. government continues to promote vaping as a recommended tool for Tobacco harm reduction. Positive information about vaping from the U.K. continues, including the news story that ‘E-cigarettes helped more than 50,000 people in England quit smoking in one year.‘
In order to help promote vaping awareness Innokin ran a bus advocacy campaign on 500 buses across London. We are proud to financially support and promote important vape advocacy groups from around the world and share the message from Public Health England that vaping is ‘95% less harmful than smoking.’ The work of UKVIA, VTA, CVA, CASAA and others helps to share vital information and their efforts are greatly needed and appreciated.
For more information about the Innokin London bus advocacy campaign please visit here.
The health and well-being of smokers and vapers is our mission at Innokin and we have watched the development of this situation carefully. Our products are tested and certified according to TPD standards and we continue to research and develop next generation products and advanced vaping technologies.
THE VSTICKING VKSMA
A PBusardo Review – The VSticking VKsma
In this video we take a look at the VSticking VKsma and auto-pumping squonk type device.
We also find out who won the last “Not A” Contests and kick off a new one with a chance to win your very own VSticking VKsma!
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THE SMOKER’S SHOW REPLAY – S02E07 – YOUTH VAPING: THE REAL NUMBERS
The Smoker’s Show S02E07 – Youth Vaping – The REAL Numbers
On tonight’s show we discussed the REAL numbers behind the “youth vaping epidemic”.
We also discussed the term “vaping”, what it means, and how it’s changed over the years.
As always we take your calls and answer your questions.
The Smoker’s Show is a vape show not for vapers, but for smokers.
A show to get information about vaping, to debunk vaping myths, to discuss vaping terminology & technology, and to look, review, & provide starter kits for the transitioning smoker.
We urge all vapers to invite those they know who still smoke to watch the show!
#SMOKERSWANTED
#VAPINGSAVESLIVES
Thank you all for your support and let’s convert more smokers together!
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THE SMOKER’S SHOW LIVE TONIGHT AT 9PM EST
The Smoker’s Show is live tonight at 9PM EST.
In this show we discuss:
- Youth vaping and the REAL numbers
- Defining the word “Vaping”
As always we’re taking your calls and questions! Bring a smokers along to help them quit because we always have kits from our sponsors!!
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Is vaping still a safer alternative to smoking? YES!
From our far smarter friends across the pond…
But smoking is so uniquely deadly, that no one should be put off vaping if it helps them quit tobacco.
New Poll Underscores Importance of Flavors in 17 Battleground States
NEW POLL UNDERSCORES IMPORTANCE OF FLAVORS TO ADULT VAPOR CONSUMERS IN 17 BATTLEGROUND STATES
Results Demonstrate Universal Opposition to Banning Flavors with Strong Support for Alternative Solutions such as Raising Purchase Age to 21 and Requiring Verification
Tony Abboud, Executive Director of the Vapor Technology Association said: “The results of this new poll confirm what we have known for quite some time: adult vapor consumers are so passionate about protecting their ability to have flavored vapor products that they will activate and make their voices heard at the polls. These same adult consumers recognize that underage use is a serious issue and strongly support alternative policies, such as raising the minimum age to 21 and requiring age verification for every sale. As VTA has said from the start, we stand ready to work with regulators and lawmakers on the many real solutions most recently outlined in VTA’s comprehensive plan ‘21 & DONE!’ that should be implemented to achieve the twin goals of restricting youth vaping, which is already illegal, and preserving flavored alternatives for adults desperately trying to quit smoking.”
Key findings of the poll include:
- Adult vapor consumers in battleground states universally and fervently oppose flavor bans. Virtually all adult vapor consumers oppose banning flavors in nicotine vapor products, with 99% opposed. The intensity of opposition among adult vapor consumers is universal, with 97% of survey respondents saying they “strongly” oppose such bans.
- Adult vapor consumers strongly support alternative solutions to address underage use. Three-quarters of vapor consumers support banning the sale of nicotine vapor products to anyone under the age of 21 and requiring government issued identification for every sale. The majority “strongly” supports the increased age requirement. Importantly, nine in ten (92% to 0%) believe raising the legal age and requiring government issued identification would be more effective in curtailing the illegal use of nicotine vapor products by minors than banning flavors.
- The possibility of a ban on flavored nicotine products turns adult vapor consumers into single-issue voters. Four in five vapor consumers are likely to decide their vote based solely on a candidate’s position on nicotine vapor products and issues. Nearly all of these vapor consumers are likely to vote in the 2020 general elections (96%). Notably, among the 4% who are less likely to vote, the majority would be likely to come out to vote if lawmakers banned the sale and use nicotine vapor products.
Ten to thirteen million American adults rely on flavored e-cigarettes to quit or reduce smoking. A flavor ban would drive these men and women to again start smoking, which takes the lives of nearly 1,300 Americans every day, or turn to a new and larger black market. Additionally, under a flavor ban, the licensed, FDA-registered, and FDA-regulated American vapor product distribution chain that is reliant on selling a wide variety of non-tobacco and non-menthol flavors would collapse, resulting in the closure of nearly 14,000 small businesses and the loss of upwards of 166,000 jobs. Notably, more than 76,000 of the jobs at risk are in the 17 battleground states covered by the poll.
Fortunately, there exist many alternatives to a flavor ban that would much more effectively limit youth access and appeal without threatening public health and the economy. Over a month ago, VTA announced “21 & DONE!,” a comprehensive plan to address underage use, including: raising the minimum age to purchase nicotine products to 21; banning all self-service displays; implementing 21 serious marketing restrictions, including bans on all television advertising and bans on product names with references likely to appeal to minors such as candy, cartoons, and video games; a strong “three strikes and you’re out” enforcement regime; and increased taxes to fund education and enforcement, among other key policies.
METHODOLOGY
The online poll, conducted by McLaughlin & Associates from October 17-22, 2019, surveyed 4,669 adult vapor consumers in Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, and Wisconsin.
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