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Germany has legalized possession and home cultivation of recreational marijuana, but will only allow sales through non-profit “social clubs” with limited membership. The Bundestag, Germany’s parliament, voted 407-226 today in favor of the legalization measure. The law, when it takes effect, will allow possession by adults (age 18 and over) of up to 25 grams of cannabis in public spaces, and up to 50 grams in private homes. Up to three plants can be grown in each household. Possession and use could be legal as early as April 1, although that date may be pushed back, according to Marijuana Moment. The bill now goes to the Bundesrat, the German legislative body that represents German states, and it could be referred to a mediation committee, which would delay final adoption of the law. Despite the good news, German cannabis enthusiasts shouldn’t expect a large legal marketplace anytime soon. The bill’s sponsors were forced to curtail plans for sales in licensed dispensaries and pharmacies because of European Union concerns, according to the BBC. The bill instead creates a plan for non-profit “cannabis social clubs” that will grow and distribute cannabis to a maximum of 500 members per club. These clubs could begin operations as early as July, depending on progress of the bill in the Bundesrat. According to Marijuana Moment, there are plans to introduce another bill that would establish pilot programs for commercial sales in some German cities. That legislation must first be reviewed by the EU’s European Commission. Conservatives in the Bundestag have said they will scrap legalization altogether if they take power in next year’s elections, according to the BBC. Germany will become the ninth country to legalize recreational cannabis use, and just the third European Union member (Luxembourg and Malta are the others). Canada, Georgia, Mexico, South Africa, Thailand and Uruguay have also legalized marijuana possession and use. Twenty-four U.S. states, the District of Columbia, and three territories have legal weed.

The President of Philip Morris Spain, Daniel Cuevas, wishes to meet with the new Minister of Health, Mónica García, to enhance prevention measures against tobacco, particularly its impact on minors. He supports strengthening regulations on new tobacco products, such as heated tobacco and e-cigarettes. He recognizes that the commercialization and taxation of these products have not yet met expectations. He further emphasizes the importance of managing the packaging, flavors, and sales channels of these new products to ensure they do not fall into the hands of minors.Cuevas particularly points out that while e-cigarettes may be a better alternative to tobacco, they still require regulation. He advocates managing the appeal of these products, including their packaging, graphics, and flavors that are attractive to minors. Additionally, he emphasizes that strict age verification should be implemented for nicotine products to ensure that only adults can purchase them.Regarding the Minister of Health's first comments on tobacco-related issues, the President of Philip Morris Spain expressed his belief that protecting public health as a primary goal is reasonable and expected. He said that they agree with the Minister's emphasis on basing decisions on scientific evidence.Cuevas emphasizes their willingness to actively participate in relevant dialogues and promote solutions to protect non-smokers and prevent smoking among minors. He also suggests studying air quality in public places, such as restaurant terraces, to target restrictions on tobacco products.Cuevas believes that if independent research, such as that conducted by Spanish universities, concludes that nicotine products cause damage to air quality, they will fully support greater restrictions. He also emphasizes that according to their understanding, e-cigarettes and heated tobacco do not generate secondhand smoke and have no impact on non-smokers.Finally, Cuevas said that as a company, they are keen on eliminating the worst nicotine products and moving towards better alternatives that do not involve combustion. He expressed his confidence that public health workers will ultimately recognize that countries like Sweden, which have implemented prevention policies and smoking cessation policies, as well as supported the development of better alternatives, are leading the way globally.

Elcaribe reported on the 19th that the latest report by the Latin American Reduction of Tobacco Harm Network (RELDAT) reiterated the view that e-cigarettes are clearly safer than traditional cigarettes in terms of health risks. RELDAT is composed of medical professionals from Mexico, Argentina, Ecuador, Brazil, Chile and other countries who are committed to successfully implementing policies to reduce harm related to smoking. The report stated that e-cigarettes are significantly safer than traditional cigarettes, and although not completely harmless, they provide adult smokers with a lower-risk alternative. The report explained that the "vapor" produced by e-cigarettes contains only about 1-2% of the compounds known to be in tobacco smoke, and is significantly less toxic than traditional cigarettes. Roberto Sussman, a researcher from Mexico, pointed out that compared to the combustion process, the "vapor" produced by e-cigarettes has significantly lower complexity and toxicity. This is because e-cigarettes produce "vapor" by heating a liquid mixture (including propylene glycol, glycerol, nicotine, water, and flavorings) rather than burning it, with a temperature much lower than the combustion process (180-270 degrees Celsius). The "vapor" particles from e-cigarettes are liquid droplets, with very low toxicity in their chemical composition. The report by RELDAT also discussed the role of e-cigarettes in adult smokers who continue to smoke. They emphasized that although most Latin American countries' healthcare systems do not provide alternative options for smokers, this situation will change in the future. At the same time, even if these alternative options are available, smokers have long used e-cigarette devices with nicotine supplies as part of a harm reduction strategy. The authors of the report, doctors, recommended that experts and health associations responsible for developing public health policies related to smoking should step out of their comfort zones and make decisions based on scientific evidence, always prioritizing the interests of patients, especially smokers. They should actively explore and research new tobacco control strategies, including promoting the use of new tobacco products such as e-cigarettes, to help smokers reduce their health risks.

The FDA sent warning letters today to seven online retailers, citing them for sales of novelty vapes that the agency says resemble “youth-appealing toys and drink containers.” According to FDA Center for Tobacco Products Director Brian King, the products “can be easily concealed and contain nicotine, which is highly addictive and can harm the developing adolescent brain.” The FDA regularly goes after novelty vapes, which make up a tiny piece of the worldwide vape industry. Most vaping consumers buy products they know will work, and novelty vapes don’t inspire confidence among people who count on vape products to avoid smoking. Novelty products aren’t made by well-known vaping manufacturers. For the FDA, vapes shaped like miniature soda bottles and tiny replicas of 1980s-style cell phones create an opportunity to show off the agency’s regulatory might and supposed concern for the well-being of the nation’s children. “The products’ design may also help youth conceal the e-cigarettes from adults or be confused with an everyday object and the contents accidently ingested by young children,” the FDA said in a press release. But how young would a child have to be to mistake a three-inch “drink container” vape for an actual Slurpee? In August, the FDA warned 15 retailers and distributors for selling products similar to those cited today. Last November, the agency sent letters to five manufacturers of “confusing” novelty vapes. One of those was a manufacturer selling a video game-lookalike novelty vape that had already received a warning letter more than two years earlier. Since it granted itself regulatory authority over the vape market in 2016, the FDA has authorized U.S sale of just seven e-liquid-based vapes—six of which are still available. The agency has not authorized any bottled e-liquid, open-system (refillable) vapes, or vaping products in flavors other than tobacco. The FDA has rejected premarket tobacco applications (PMTAs) for millions of vaping products, forcing many companies to challenge the agency's decisions in federal courts. Recipients of warning letters have 15 working days to respond, describing the corrective actions they’ve taken or disputing the agency’s allegations. Those who don’t reply may face additional FDA sanctions.

According to a report by South Korean media outlet Hani on September 20th, the sales of tobacco heating non-combustible electronic cigarettes have surged 6.8 times in the domestic market. Compared to traditional tobacco cigarettes, e-cigarettes are generally believed to have a smaller impact on health and even help with smoking cessation.    Lee Seong-gyu, the director of the Tobacco Control and Education Research Center in South Korea, released the research findings on the "Current Status and Usage Patterns of E-cigarettes in South Korea" at a smoking cessation policy forum hosted by the Ministry of Health and Welfare on the 20th. According to the study, sales of tobacco heating non-combustible electronic cigarettes in the domestic market increased from 78.7 million boxes in 2017 to 538.6 million boxes last year, a growth rate of 6.8 times. Only 292.6 million boxes were sold in the first half of this year (January to June), and it is projected that the annual sales volume will exceed 600 million boxes for the first time. In contrast, sales of traditional tobacco cigarettes decreased from 3.4447 billion boxes in 2017 to 3.0909 billion boxes last year, a decline of 10.3%. Tobacco heating non-combustible electronic cigarettes use rechargeable batteries to generate enough heat to inhale nicotine without producing smoke, unlike traditional tobacco that requires combustion.    The survey shows that smokers generally believe that e-cigarettes have less adverse effects on health. According to a survey conducted by Lee Seong-gyu from November 7th to 17th last year, involving 8,000 respondents aged 20 to 69 nationwide, among those who use tobacco heating non-combustible electronic cigarettes, 26.6% believe that the "indirect smoking risks are relatively low". Furthermore, 18.2% believe that it has "a small impact on health" and 14.2% believe that it "helps with smoking cessation". However, among non-smokers who have never smoked, 16.5% and 11.5% respectively hold the views that tobacco heating non-combustible electronic cigarettes have "relatively low indirect smoking risks" and "a small impact on health". Director Lee Seong-gyu pointed out, "The tobacco industry's marketing and other means have spread unverified information claiming that e-cigarettes do not contain harmful substances. Therefore, when formulating tobacco control policies, various smoking behaviors need to be considered, not just traditional smoking."    In 2018, the South Korean Ministry of Food and Drug Safety issued a report on the analysis of emissions from some domestically sold tobacco heating non-combustible electronic cigarettes, stating that "taking into account the results of international research such as the World Health Organization, it cannot be proven that tobacco heating non-combustible electronic cigarettes are relatively less harmful than traditional tobacco". The report also pointed out that they contain carcinogens such as benzo(a)pyrene and benzene, which are similar to those found in traditional tobacco and may cause various diseases."

Dortmund, Germany, September 14-16, 2023 - The three-day Dortmund Tobacco Show (Inter-Tabac) in Germany was held as scheduled at the Dortmund Exhibition Center, becoming the focus of the global tobacco products and smoking accessories trade exhibition. It attracted more than 680 exhibitors, 150 of which focused on the electronic cigarette field. The exhibition has diverse themes, covering cigars, traditional tobacco, NGP, Vape, HnB, CBD, as well as hookah and tobacco product manufacturing and supply chain.In 2024, the e-cigarette industry will undergo a transformation from fashionable fast-moving consumer goods to the essence of tobacco, and reusable e-cigarettes and reloadable e-cigarettes will become the main market trends.Tobacco Show Dortmund originated in 1978 and has been successfully held for 42 times. It is one of the largest, oldest and most concerned tobacco and nicotine industry events in Europe and the world. In addition to releasing new products for the market in 2024, international e-cigarette brands this year also discussed and shared their professional knowledge through keynote speeches and lectures.The Tobacco Show in Dortmund, Germany, has brought new opportunities and challenges to the e-cigarette industry, and the industry will continue to evolve to meet changing market demands and regulatory requirements.

According to Spanish media Okdiario, the large supermarket chain Carrefour has started selling vaping products in some areas of Spain. This is the first supermarket chain to enter the Spanish e-nebuliser market.The flavours Carrefour sells in its shops include mango, banana, apple, forest fruit, mint and watermelon. And Carrefour sells for roughly €9.95.All are compliant disposable, 2ML,600 puffs mainly, and it is also evident that in the European market, large KA channels take compliance very seriously.Spain, as a large market in Europe after the United Kingdom, Germany and Italy, the attention has been very high, but also a representative of the southern European market. The number of vaper has reached 2.4 million, accounting for 5% of the total population.At present measures, Spain is mostly sold by way of tobacco shops. Including many Chinese companies are also expanding such a channel, began to cooperate with local tobacco distributors in Spain. Even the Spanish National Market and Competition Commission (CNMC) has said that cigarette shops have a monopoly on e-atomisation sales.Spain is also currently expanding its tobacco shops to the e-atomisation market. This is because the body, chaired by Cani Fernández, has submitted a series of considerations on the Tobacco Market Bill and other preparatory bills on related products, which seek to extend the monopoly of cigarette shops to the sale of e-atomisation. This includes the idea of restricting the sale of e-atomisation in Spain to specialised channels through a licensing system, and there is also a proposed proposal to ban and close down all e-atomisers in Spain and only allow sales in tobacco shops.In addition, the CNMC believes that the regulatory model for cigarettes should not be applied to e-atomisation.In fact, some Spanish pharmacies started selling disposables a few months ago, both in-store and online. Furthermore, vending machines, for example, have also joined the trend, and now supermarkets are also selling them.From this point of view, the Spanish electronic atomization sales channels are also accelerating the opening up.

Business Invitation Letter Dear Friends, On behalf of Mrs.Cari Zhang, Founder and Sales Director of Vapokiss, we would like to invite vou to visit ouBooth: PC12 at interTabac/lnterSupply which will be held in Messe Dortmund in Sep.14-16.2013(three days). At InterTabac/InterSupply in Dortmund, we will show our new designs, new collections, new flavors. We are looking for Vapokiss Brand Business Partner. We hope have chance to meet you and talk to you in this amazing vape expo.Thank you for your supportd and looking forward to meet you in Dortmund Germany. As a professional disposable electronic cigarette manufacturer, another value we can provide to you is: cost-effective, professional, one-stop OEM/ODM services, Our tobacco license number: 7144190058. Booth information details: Contact Whatsapp 1: +86 159 6021 5615 Contact Whatsapp 2: +86 133 1662 6508 Dongguan Anyun Technology Co., Ltd. Room 101, Building 2, No14, 2nd Road of Mulun Industry Changping, Dongguan, China 523000. www.vapokiss.com    

As a representative of the Vapokiss e-cigarette factory, I would like to discuss the recent regulations issued by the Russian Federal Commission regarding the ban on flavored e-cigarettes and the implementation of honest tax labeling. First, let us discuss the flavored e-cigarette ban. As a responsible e-cigarette manufacturer, we fully support the commission's decision to ban flavored e-cigarettes. At Vapokiss, we have always believed that the safety and health of our customers are of the utmost importance. We understand that flavored e-cigarettes can attract younger people, and we do not want to promote e-cigarette use among minors. Furthermore, we believe that the ban on flavored e-cigarettes will also encourage adult smokers to switch to unflavored e-cigarettes, which may be more effective in helping them quit smoking. As a result, we are working on expanding our range of unflavored e-cigarette products to meet the needs of adult smokers who want to quit. In addition to the flavored e-cigarette ban, the commission has also implemented regulations for honest tax labeling. We are fully committed to complying with these regulations and have already made the necessary changes to our packaging and labeling. Honest tax labeling ensures that consumers are fully aware of the tax they are paying on each product. This helps to prevent tax evasion and ensures that our customers are paying the correct amount of tax. At Vapokiss, we believe in transparency and honesty, and we are proud to comply with these regulations. In conclusion, as a responsible e-cigarette manufacturer, Vapokiss fully supports the Russian Federal Commission's regulations on flavored e-cigarette bans and honest tax labeling. We are committed to providing our customers with high-quality, safe, and transparent e-cigarette products that comply with all relevant regulations.

     On April 14th, the organizers announced the cancellation of the electronic cigarette exhibition that was scheduled to be held on May 6th-7th in Kazan, Russia, causing widespread attention and discussion within the industry.   The Kazan Electronic Cigarette Exhibition is one of the largest electronic cigarette industry events in Russia. Since its successful first exhibition in 2015, it has become one of the most influential exhibitions in the electronic cigarette industry. The exhibition brings together exhibitors and professionals from all over the world, showcasing the latest electronic cigarette products, technologies, and equipment, attracting a large number of electronic cigarette enthusiasts and industry professionals for visits and exchanges. However, the organization of the Kazan Electronic Cigarette Exhibition has encountered obstacles due to the impact of the pandemic and policy factors. Currently, the Russian government is increasingly strict on the regulation of the electronic cigarette industry, with restrictions on electronic cigarette products and advertising becoming more stringent. Additionally, the need for pandemic prevention and control makes it challenging to hold such large-scale exhibitions. For exhibitors, it is essential to be well prepared and take precautions. Firstly, they need to timely understand current policies and regulations to ensure that their products and advertising comply with relevant regulations and avoid violating rules. Secondly, they need to carefully evaluate the risks and benefits of participating in the exhibition, make budget and plans, and ensure their exhibition actions are safe and reliable. Finally, they need to strictly abide by pandemic prevention and control measures to ensure health and safety during the exhibition, protecting their and others' lives and health. In summary, although the Kazan Electronic Cigarette Exhibition has been canceled, the development momentum of the electronic cigarette industry is still strong. We believe that with the joint efforts of all parties, this industry will definitely usher in a more prosperous tomorrow. Dongguan Anyun Technology will continue to represent the industry's factories, adhere to the principle of compliant operations and healthy development, and contribute to the export of Chinese electronic cigarettes. Meanwhile, we will ensure that the vapokiss brand will continue to make efforts in the market, including Russia, and adhere to compliance, achieving greater success. It is worth noting that the Moscow exhibition, originally scheduled for this month on the 29th and 30th, will continue as usual, and vapokiss has not received any news of its cancellation. We welcome wholesalers and distributors to visit our exhibition booth to discuss. Our booth number is 145. For specific details, please see here.

Vapokiss as China vape Manufacturer actively attend the vaporizer conference held in Dongguan on April.12,2023

Dear Distributors, Wholesalers, and Retailers, I am pleased to announce that Vapokiss will be participating in the upcoming Madrid Electronic Cigarette Exhibition from June 3rd to 4th. We warmly invite you to attend our new product launch and brand promotion event. Our booth number is B8B, where we will showcase our latest electronic cigarette products and accessories, allowing you to experience our quality and innovation. We will provide top-notch service and answer any questions you may have, providing you with a deeper understanding of our brand and products. As a leading brand in the electronic cigarette industry, Vapokiss has always been committed to innovating and perfecting our products, as well as providing the highest quality service and solutions. Our products have gained widespread trust and praise from users due to their outstanding quality and advanced technology. In addition to displaying our latest products, we will also launch a series of activities and promotions to enhance user experience and satisfaction. We will offer on-site discounts and special gifts to let you feel our enthusiasm and sincerity. At the same time, we will hold electronic cigarette knowledge popularization activities, sharing the latest industry trends and technologies, and allowing you to understand the development trends of the electronic cigarette industry. In the future, Vapokiss will continue to maintain an innovative and enterprising spirit, leading the development of the electronic cigarette industry. We will develop more intelligent, portable, and high-quality products to meet the needs of users. Meanwhile, we will expand the brand's influence and market share, strengthen communication and interaction with users, and provide solutions that are closer to user needs. In conclusion, we look forward to meeting you at the Madrid Electronic Cigarette Exhibition and exploring the future of the electronic cigarette industry together. Please be sure to visit our booth B8B to learn about our brand and products and feel our enthusiasm and sincerity. Thank you!

Dear valued customers and partners,We are thrilled to announce that Dongguan Anyun Technology Co., Ltd will be participating in the Tobacco Expo in Dortmund, Germany from September 16th to 17th, 2023. We will be showcasing our latest products and research achievements at our exhibition booth with the number PC12, highlighting our excellent factory and 500,000 daily R&D capabilities.As a professional enterprise specializing in electronic cigarette R&D, production, and sales, we always put customer needs first and continuously introduce high-quality products and services. We value customer feedback and opinions and use them as an important basis for continuous improvement and innovation.Our factory has rich production experience and advanced production equipment, with a professional R&D team and technical personnel providing high-quality OEM and ODM services to our clients. Our product quality is strictly controlled and certified, and we have an independent research and development center devoted to innovative research and development, providing higher-quality products and services and creating excellent brand image for our clients.As a certified enterprise, we always adhere to the principle of "quality first, customer first" and provide support to major brand partners. We are committed to providing better solutions and more valuable products to our customers based on our technical leadership, excellent quality, and thoughtful service.We look forward to meeting with customers and partners at the Tobacco Expo in Dortmund, Germany and exploring business opportunities, developing together, and creating brilliance!Dongguan Anyun Technology Co., Ltd

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