1 Aiqu Miracle Unveils Over Twenty New Products at Dubai Expo
On June 12, the 2024 World E-Cigarette Expo officially opened in Dubai. Aiqu Miracle showcased more than twenty new products from its globally leading e-vapor brands, ELFBAR and LOST MARY. These brands have redefined industry innovation through breakthroughs in atomization technology, innovative design, diverse functionality, and a rich variety of flavors.
In terms of atomization technology, ELFBAR and LOST MARY have upgraded their core atomization technology based on the previous QUAQ integrated solution. They introduced products driven by dual mesh and triple mesh technology, rapidly moving them into mass production. In addition to these technological advancements, the Dubai Expo also marked LOST MARY's official entry into the UAE market.
2 Australia Seizes 1.3 Million Nicotine Pouches, a 950% Increase
Since January 2024, Australia has seized 1.3 million nicotine pouches, compared to a total of 137,000 in the previous two years, marking a 950% increase. In Australia, selling, purchasing, or promoting nicotine pouches is illegal without a doctor’s prescription. Despite this, both e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches remain difficult to control.
3 U.S. DOJ and FDA Form Joint Task Force to Combat Illegal E-Cigarettes
On June 10, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the formation of a federal multi-agency task force to combat the illegal distribution and sale of e-cigarettes.
In addition to the DOJ and FDA, the task force will include several law enforcement agencies, such as the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF), the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS), the U.S. Postal Inspection Service (USPIS), and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The task force will utilize all available criminal and civil tools to fight illegal e-cigarette distribution and sales. Other agencies may join the task force in the coming weeks or months.
4 FDA Issues Warning Letters to Six Online E-Cigarette Retailers
On June 13, the FDA announced that it had issued warning letters to six online retailers, accusing them of selling unauthorized Bad Drip brand e-liquids that imitate prescription medicine bottles in appearance.
Brian King, Director of the FDA's Center for Tobacco Products, stated, “It is unbelievable that anyone would think it’s a good idea to package tobacco products to look like prescription medicine bottles. This baseless and blatantly dangerous packaging should not exist, and the FDA is committed to cracking down on the illegal sale of these products.”
5 Canadian Government Orders Recall of Zyn Nicotine Pouches
The Canadian government has ordered the recall of Zyn nicotine pouches, stating that the product was not approved for sale in the country. Unauthorized products may pose safety risks, and consumers should immediately stop using these products and seek health advice from medical professionals.
6 Switzerland Proposes Ban on Disposable E-Cigarettes
According to Swiss Broadcasting Corporation, Swiss lawmakers voted on June 12 to ban the sale of disposable e-cigarettes. Green Party MP Christophe Clivaz stated, “Disposable e-cigarettes like Puff bars are becoming increasingly popular among young people due to their various flavors and bright colors.” He added that Switzerland imported 10 million units in 2022.
7 U.S. Marketing Ban on Juul Lifted
On June 6, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) lifted the marketing denial order issued to Juul in June 2022 and reintroduced the company’s application into the review process. The FDA stated that the decision to lift the order against Juul Labs was “partly due to new case law and the FDA’s review of information provided by the applicant.”
While lifting the marketing denial order does not indicate whether Juul’s application will be authorized or denied, Juul devices and Virginia tobacco and menthol Juul pods with nicotine concentrations of 5.0% and 3.0% can continue to be sold in the U.S. market during the review period.
