Last Squeeze🍊—9.23.2024—Ex-ATF Employee Sounds Alarm on Chinese Vape Problem—What Will Be On the November Ballot?—Much More...

Last Squeeze🍊—9.23.2024—Ex-ATF Employee Sounds Alarm on Chinese Vape Problem—What Will Be On the November Ballot?—Much More...

Liv Caputo
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September 23, 2024
Former Assistant ATF Director Criticizes FDA's Response to Chinese Vape Problem The Floridian spoke to the former Assistant Director of the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) – Rich Marianos – concerning the rise of vape devices in American communities...READ MORE     FDP Chair Nikki Fried: "We will defeat Rick Scott. […]
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Former Assistant ATF Director Criticizes FDA's Response to Chinese Vape Problem

Former Assistant ATF Director Criticizes FDA's Response to Chinese Vape Problem

Jackson Bakich
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September 23, 2024
The Floridian spoke to the former Assistant Director of the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) – Rich Marianos – concerning the rise of vape devices in American communities, especially vapes from China. These devices have infiltrated high schools and college campuses while appearing in the United States illegally from Asia. Marianos […]
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Former ATF Assistant Director Sounds Off on Chinese Vapes, Lack of Concern

Former ATF Assistant Director Sounds Off on Chinese Vapes, Lack of Concern

Jackson Bakich
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September 23, 2024
The Floridian spoke to the former Assistant Director of the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) – Rich Marianos – concerning the rise of vape devices in American communities, especially vapes from China. These devices have infiltrated high schools and college campuses while appearing in the United States illegally from Asia. Marianos […]
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Congress Should Press for FDA Reform to Crack Down on Illegal E-Cigarettes

Congress Should Press for FDA Reform to Crack Down on Illegal E-Cigarettes

Opinion
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August 12, 2024
As a vape store owner and operator, I was glad to see the U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary press top officials at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Department of Justice for answers about the massive increase in illicit, unauthorized vaping sales in the United States. The federal government’s inaction and ineffectiveness has created […]
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Florida Retail Federation CEO Shalley: FDA Needs to 'Step Up' Against Illicit Chinese Vapes

Florida Retail Federation CEO Shalley: FDA Needs to 'Step Up' Against Illicit Chinese Vapes

Jackson Bakich
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May 10, 2024
Florida Retail Federation (FRF) President and CEO Scott Shalley spoke with The Floridian in an exclusive interview regarding the sale of illicit Chinese vape products throughout the United States. In the state of Florida specifically, however, these products have dominated the disposable vape market. Chinese-owned companies such as Elf Bar, Fume, and HQD accounted for […]
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DeSantis Steps In and Holds Off Big Tobacco

DeSantis Steps In and Holds Off Big Tobacco

Jackson Bakich
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March 15, 2024
The Florida Legislature is poised to send a legislative measure concerning the regulation of single-use (disposable) vape products to Governor Ron DeSantis’ (R-FL) desk. HB 1007 – Nicotine Products and Dispensing Devices – passed both chambers significantly different than the legislation’s original language, but it could be argued that the end goal was still reached: […]
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