Vaping news continues to make headlines across the United States, with updates affecting everything from legislation and public health to surprising forms of product reuse. Here’s a roundup of recent stories that vape shop owners, enthusiasts, and advocates will want to know about.
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Flavored vapes spark debate over FDA bans: A former smoker shares how flavored e-cigarettes helped them quit traditional cigarettes, calling for the Trump administration to lift the FDA’s flavor ban to support harm reduction.
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California issues vape cartridge recall: The state has recalled several marijuana vape products due to contamination concerns, raising product safety awareness for cannabis consumers.
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Judge to decide on manslaughter charges for vape shop owner: A legal case in Clinton Township is investigating whether a vape store owner can be held criminally liable after a fatal incident involving a product sold at their shop.
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USPS cracking down on unregulated vape shipments: Packages containing unregulated vape products are now being refused by USPS outlets nationwide, as enforcement tightens on mail-order goods.
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Henrico and Shreveport tighten vape shop rules: Officials in both locations are debating or implementing stricter ordinances around vaping businesses in an effort to improve regulation and community safety.
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Innovative reuse of banned UK vape batteries: In an unexpected twist, batteries from banned disposable vapes in the UK are now being repurposed to power drones, phones, and night vision devices for Ukrainian defense forces.
