NOV2017 Vapor Calls To Action

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NOV2017 Vapor Calls To Action

The most vital 2017 Vapor Call to Action for your state or local area is asking for HR1136 support. Unite to fight for our right to VAPE! Write, call or both to your lawmakers :

congress.gov/members: Contact your state representatives in Congress

House Reps by State:  Contact your state representatives in the Senate

HR1136 in PDF

VSLLC /VapersArmy updates this page daily.

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VapersArmy

VSLLC conducts daily research for new CTA’s (Calls to Action) every morning.

On occasion, one of the esteemed #2017VapeFight .org’s may publish a CTA later in the day. It may pass us till the next day. Help this page—> ON IG, we have received several CTA Alerts in the past from concerned Vapers (#VapeWarriors). We appreciate this and please continue or join in this practice. We will publish your handle when you tag us for the alert. Thank you VapersArmy!

 Although, most of these CTA do not pertain to VapeSling® products directly, they do affect our #VapeCommunity success. The Vape Community is family…being part of a family means doing your part. Please advocate for Vapor as Harm reduction for you and future vapers.

Posted 11.10.17

IL – Elk Grove Village – Stop Tobacco 21!

Posted 11.3.17

VapeWarriors,

The annual ECigIntelligence Vapers Survey is now open. If you can carve out 10 minutes to participate, your input will be appreciated.

CASAA and ECigIntelligence worked together to provide a survey that will aid in both out policy efforts as well as gaining a better understanding of the vaping market.

You can access the survey here

or

by copying and pasting this link into your browser’s address bar

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VapeSurveyECI17

Thank you for your fighting efforts!

Posted 10.2.17

 

 

Posted 9.25.17

Robbinsdale, MN – Take Action to oppose a Tobacco (and #vapor) 21 law!

Posted 9.21.17

This summer, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a new plan for vape regulations that extended some compliance deadlines.

However, not all deadlines were extended! There is a big FDA deadline nine (9) days from now (September 30th) for all e-liquid and device manufacturers to register their establishments and provide a complete listing of products. Failure to comply with this registration and product listing could result in unregistered products being pulled from the shelves. For more information, follow this link to FDA Deadline Info.

And as these deadlines approach, we still need to let Congress know that we support a common sense solution in H.R. 1136, the FDA Deeming Authority Clarification Act of 2017.

Even if you have already reached out to your Members of Congress regarding this issue, this would be a great time to reinforce your previous message! Visit the Stop The Vape Ban site now and let your Members of Congress know TODAY how important this issue is to you by sending an email, making a phone call and tweeting.  We’ve made it easy for you to act.

Click to CallClick to EmailClick to EmailThank you for your continued support!

Sincerely,

Stop the Vape Ban Team

Posted – 09.12.17

Detroit Lakes, MN – Local Alert! Take action to stop Tobacco and Vapor 21

Posted – 09.10.17

CT – Gov. Malloy’s Budget “Compromise” Contains an Outrageous Vapor Tax!

Posted – 08.28.17

PA – Stop a tax hike on vaping!

HR 1136 gains early co-sponsors. Take a moment to say THANK YOU!

Posted – 08.11.17

Posted – 08.10.17

Stop the Vape Ban, write your local News

Recently, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a new plan for regulations that extend some compliance deadlines.  The good news is that it gives the vape industry more time to prepare for the looming application deadlines.

The Bad News is that it doesn’t change the onerous and burdensome premarket tobacco application (PMTA) that will still lead to a virtual vape ban. Unfortunately, these regulations do not lead to a solution that will save the industry or the right to vape. Additionally, there is also no change to the controversial “grandfather” date of February 2007.

The majority of vape industry businesses cannot afford the PMTA process. Many will have to close their doors. Your favorite vape products will be off the market. Jobs will be lost.

Help us Stop The Vape Ban and show your support of H.R.1136, the FDA Deeming Authority Clarification Act of 2017.  Writing a letter to the editor  of your local newspaper can have a huge impact.  These matter to your Members of Congress – they read them! Please click the link below and provide us with a few details, and we can help.

Click to TweetIn addition to the very important letter to the editor, you can also let your Members of Congress know how important this issue is to you by calling, sending an email or tweeting.

Click to CallClick to EmailClick to EmailThank you for your continued support!

Sincerely,

Stop the Vape Ban Team

P.S. The “Letter to the Editor” section is one of the most widely read parts of most newspapers. A published letter can be VERY effective in alerting others to take action.

 

Very Important survey posted 8.10.17

INTELLIGENT LEADERSHIP REQUIRES INTELLIGENCE

Our friends at ECigIntelligence are conducting an important survey that will help tell the story of the diversity and strength of our vapor industry and we are asking every vapor company and vape shop to take a few mintues to complete the survey.

Surveys are only as good as those who participate and only as good as the information you provide.   So, please take the time to do your part and help us create the most accurate picture of how vape shops and vape companies contribute to our economy.

Per ECigIntelligence, the specific information you provide will be kept confidential by ECigIntelligence and will not be shared with anyone. Instead, your responses will be aggregated with all the others so we can paint the overall picture and share those results with the decision makers in Washington D.C. and elswhere.

Click here or on the icon below to take the survey now!

Thank you for taking the time to participate today.

Posted – 08.5.17

Detroit Lakes, MN – Local Alert! Take action to stop Tobacco and Vapor 21

Posted – 07.13.17

PA – Take action to fix the vapor tax!

Posted – 07.08.17

DE – Help stop new taxes on vaping and higher taxes on smokeless tobacco!

Posted – 07.07.17 Alerted by @afcarmona

FDA – Comment NOW on proposed–unrealistic–standard for smokeless tobacco

Posted – 07.05.17

Opportunities to Take Action!

Posted – 06.22.17

San Francisco, CA – Stop the Flavor Ban!

LOUDLY OPPOSE THE 

SAN FRANCISCO FLAVOR BAN!

Click Here to Take Action!

Posted 6/9/17

MT – Yellowstone County public hearing on indoor vaping ban

Posted 6/2/17

Posted 5/26/17

Delay the FDA – Comment on the Citizen Petition today!

A Citizen Petition has been submitted to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requesting that the agency issue “final guidance or regulations describing the recommended or required contents of premarket submissions…” In addition to requesting this final guidance, petitioners (NJOY et. al.) are requesting that the compliance period be extended by 24 months from the time the guidance is published. …

Delay the FDA – Comment on the Citizen Petition today!

Posted 5/22/17

Posted 5/15/17

Posted 5/11/17

Posted 4/21/17

OR – Help defeat Tobacco and Vapor 21!

Posted 4/16/17

Posted 4/12/17

Fire The U.S. Surgeon General. Unacceptable Anti-Vapor Propaganda Video

Urge your representative to co-sponsor HR 1136! Click Here

NEW congressional BILL: H.R.1136 – To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide for a certain effective date with respect to deemed tobacco products, to provide for the establishment of product standards for vapor product batteries, to provide for regulation of vapor products, and for other purposes.

Write or call to Ask your state lawmakers to support this bill

Cole/Bishop bill in it’s entirety

 

Older but current posts

Answer Ron Johnson

Seal-of-Wisconsin

  (Please note: if you live outside of Wisconsin, please follow the directions below to print and send your letter.) Senator Ron Johnson (WI) is taking the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to task over the impact of the “deeming rule” on small to medium vapor businesses across the country. Sen. Johnson, Chair of the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental …

Read More »

About CASAA

The Consumer Advocates for Smoke-free Alternatives Association (CASAA) is a non-profit 501(c)(4) organization with an all-volunteer board and a grassroots membership of more than two hundred thousand individuals from all walks of life, and we are growing daily. We are a consumer organization, not a trade association. We are dedicated to ensuring the availability of reduced harm alternatives to smoking and to providing smokers and non-smokers alike with honest information about those alternatives so that they can make informed choices.

The timeline includes links to articles, patents, court decisions, and many other resources to give a comprehensive history of this revolutionary alternative to combustible tobacco.

Vapor Calls To Action

JOIN CASAA. By joining CASAA, you will become plugged into an advocacy network.

VapeSling® November Featured Print

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VapeSling® November Featured Print

New this month! VapeSling® November Featured Print:

AstrosWin
AstrosWin
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Astros
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The World Series Champs: The Houston Astros & the Holiday favorite: Snoopy from Peanuts™

We added these Nov Prints to your color selection (available for V3 only) for all VapeSlingers to enjoy this season or anytime.

We hope you enjoyed our selections and featured prints so far. As always, please let us know. For comments on this new feature or anything you want to say, please tell us about it in the comments section or the Contact Us page. Reminder: You always have the option to choose your own fabric print by adding the complimentary product: Send&Sling.

Note: available for V3 only

All print Fabrics are Officially Licensed by the copyright.

Thank you for visiting VapeSling®

About VapeSling LLC (VSLLC):

Vape Advocacy/Activism

VapeSling LLC is a Nevada, USA based company. All our employees are proud members of The Consumer Advocates for Smoke-free Alternatives Association (CASAA), The Vaping Militia and the National Vapers Club (NVC); three organizations that further encourage ex-smokers to continue smoke-free lifestyles through scientific research on electronic cigarettes, education about vaping and vaping products, as well as help protect vaper rights through activism on the local, state, and federal levels. We also donate to .orgs such as NBS, and we hope you will too.

We created a VapersArmy on InstaGram that spread the word of justice for vapers. We furthermore, post every single CTA that exists currently on our dedicated web page –> Calls To Action – Vapor Products. We update this the daily in addition to update news posts under latest news. All vapers have access. No one has an excuse to not fight for Vaper Rights. Before this author goes on a rant about sheeple, we will move on.

On several occasions, VapeSling staff members have taken action on issues directly affecting our vaping community such as contacting several of our local Nevada politicians as well as the President himself. We encountered most favorable responses from Senator of Nevada, Dean Heller and recently Representative of Nevada Joe Heck . If you are a local to Nevada, please contact them to express your vaping concerns and relay any call to action from vaping advocate groups, clubs and associations. Furthermore, thank and support Joe Heck and Dean Heller by voting for their renewed services on election day.

Welcome to the New VapeSling Website!
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VapeSling®: American Made

All VapeSling® models are “Made in the USA” with premium U.S. made materials. The VapeSling® breakthrough concept was born from e-cig/mod portability problems encountered with hand carry, pockets, pouches, belt clips, and all other available forms of e-cig/Mod portability. VapeSling® uses a unique Patent Pending concept which allows the user to carry, vape, and move. VapeSling® users can vape while their e-cig/mod is attached to their VapeSling®. Whether on the move or relaxing on a couch, a #VapeSlinger can carry their e-cig/mod comfortably, securely, and always ready to vape. No retrieving or re-deposits of your e-cig/Mod into any case, pouch, bag or pockets. No more devices falling to the ground. The VapeSling innovation has withstood the test of time by thousands of VapeSlingers. Enjoying CARRY.VAPE.MOVE. for 3 years since 2014. All device sizes, weights and shapes (Box, Cylindrical, etc.) will fit securely on your VapeSling® e-cig/Mod Holder.

Lastly, our USPTO patent will grant in 2018. Filed in 2014, our USPTO NPA is finally on the examiners desk.

For more info, visit the this page—> VapeSling® E-cig/Mod/Vape Holder

Begin enjoying “hands free” carry, while vaping on the go. Get your VapeSling® today!

VapeSling

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Breast Cancer Awareness – pinkaware

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#breastcancerawareness
On this special month we offer everything pink to help raise awareness.
??Now Until the 31st, Select anything ?pink? to show your awareness and save 20% on all v2 or v3 pink items. Including pink bottle holders.

?Checkout Coupon code: pinkaware ??20% off

Note: 20% applies only to pink items in your cart.

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Breast Cancer Awareness – pinkaware

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About VapeSling LLC (VSLLC):

Vape Advocacy/Activism

VapeSling LLC is a Nevada, USA based company. All our employees are proud members of The Consumer Advocates for Smoke-free Alternatives Association (CASAA), The Vaping Militia and the National Vapers Club (NVC); three organizations that further encourage ex-smokers to continue smoke-free lifestyles through scientific research on electronic cigarettes, education about vaping and vaping products, as well as help protect vaper rights through activism on the local, state, and federal levels. We also donate to .orgs such as NBS, and we hope you will too.

We created a VapersArmy on InstaGram that spread the word of justice for vapers. We furthermore, post every single CTA that exists currently on our dedicated web page –> Calls To Action – Vapor Products. We update this the daily in addition to update news posts under latest news. All vapers have access. No one has an excuse to not fight for Vaper Rights. Before this author goes on a rant about sheeple, we will move on.

On several occasions, VapeSling staff members have taken action on issues directly affecting our vaping community such as contacting several of our local Nevada politicians as well as the President himself. We encountered most favorable responses from Senator of Nevada, Dean Heller and recently Representative of Nevada Joe Heck . If you are a local to Nevada, please contact them to express your vaping concerns and relay any call to action from vaping advocate groups, clubs and associations. Furthermore, thank and support Joe Heck and Dean Heller by voting for their renewed services on election day.

Welcome to the New VapeSling Website!
Flag of the United States of America (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

VapeSling®: American Made

All VapeSling® models are “Made in the USA” with premium U.S. made materials. The VapeSling® breakthrough concept was born from e-cig/mod portability problems encountered with hand carry, pockets, pouches, belt clips, and all other available forms of e-cig/Mod portability. VapeSling® uses a unique Patent Pending concept which allows the user to carry, vape, and move. VapeSling® users can vape while their e-cig/mod is attached to their VapeSling®. Whether on the move or relaxing on a couch, a #VapeSlinger can carry their e-cig/mod comfortably, securely, and always ready to vape. No retrieving or re-deposits of your e-cig/Mod into any case, pouch, bag or pockets. No more devices falling to the ground. The VapeSling innovation has withstood the test of time by thousands of VapeSlingers. Enjoying CARRY.VAPE.MOVE. for 3 years since 2014. All device sizes, weights and shapes (Box, Cylindrical, etc.) will fit securely on your VapeSling® e-cig/Mod Holder.

Lastly, our USPTO patent will grant in 2017. Filed in 2014, our USPTO NPA is finally on the examiners desk.

For more info, visit the this page—> VapeSling® E-cig/Mod/Vape Holder

Begin enjoying “hands free” carry, while vaping on the go. Get your VapeSling® today!

VapeSling

Please subscribe to our Website to receive VapeSling® Latest news on products and Vaping advocacy

© 2017 VapeSling® | All Rights Reserved

VapeSling® October Featured Print

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VapeSling® October Featured Print

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halloweenPrints

New this month! VapeSling® October Featured Print: Jack from Nightmare on Christmas plus TWD The Walking Dead.

We added Jack from Nightmare on Christmas and TWD The Walking Dead to your color selection on all our V3 products (available for V3 only) for all VapeSlingers to enjoy this Halloween or anytime.

We hope you enjoyed our selections and featured prints so far. As always, please let us know. For comments on this new feature or anything you want to say, please tell us about it in the comments section or the Contact Us page. Reminder: You always have the option to choose your own fabric print by adding the complimentary product: Send&Sling.

Note: available for V3 only

All print Fabrics are Officially Licensed by the copyright.

Thank you for visiting VapeSling®

About VapeSling LLC (VSLLC):

Vape Advocacy/Activism

VapeSling LLC is a Nevada, USA based company. All our employees are proud members of The Consumer Advocates for Smoke-free Alternatives Association (CASAA), The Vaping Militia and the National Vapers Club (NVC); three organizations that further encourage ex-smokers to continue smoke-free lifestyles through scientific research on electronic cigarettes, education about vaping and vaping products, as well as help protect vaper rights through activism on the local, state, and federal levels. We also donate to .orgs such as NBS, and we hope you will too.

We created a VapersArmy on InstaGram that spread the word of justice for vapers. We furthermore, post every single CTA that exists currently on our dedicated web page –> Calls To Action – Vapor Products. We update this the daily in addition to update news posts under latest news. All vapers have access. No one has an excuse to not fight for Vaper Rights. Before this author goes on a rant about sheeple, we will move on.

On several occasions, VapeSling staff members have taken action on issues directly affecting our vaping community such as contacting several of our local Nevada politicians as well as the President himself. We encountered most favorable responses from Senator of Nevada, Dean Heller and recently Representative of Nevada Joe Heck . If you are a local to Nevada, please contact them to express your vaping concerns and relay any call to action from vaping advocate groups, clubs and associations. Furthermore, thank and support Joe Heck and Dean Heller by voting for their renewed services on election day.

Welcome to the New VapeSling Website!
Flag of the United States of America (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

VapeSling®: American Made

All VapeSling® models are “Made in the USA” with premium U.S. made materials. The VapeSling® breakthrough concept was born from e-cig/mod portability problems encountered with hand carry, pockets, pouches, belt clips, and all other available forms of e-cig/Mod portability. VapeSling® uses a unique Patent Pending concept which allows the user to carry, vape, and move. VapeSling® users can vape while their e-cig/mod is attached to their VapeSling®. Whether on the move or relaxing on a couch, a #VapeSlinger can carry their e-cig/mod comfortably, securely, and always ready to vape. No retrieving or re-deposits of your e-cig/Mod into any case, pouch, bag or pockets. No more devices falling to the ground. The VapeSling innovation has withstood the test of time by thousands of VapeSlingers. Enjoying CARRY.VAPE.MOVE. for 3 years since 2014. All device sizes, weights and shapes (Box, Cylindrical, etc.) will fit securely on your VapeSling® e-cig/Mod Holder.

Lastly, our USPTO patent will grant in 2017. Filed in 2014, our USPTO NPA is finally on the examiners desk.

For more info, visit the this page—> VapeSling® E-cig/Mod/Vape Holder

Begin enjoying “hands free” carry, while vaping on the go. Get your VapeSling® today!

VapeSling

Please subscribe to our Website to receive VapeSling® Latest news on products and Vaping advocacy

© 2017 VapeSling® | All Rights Reserved

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OCT2017 Vapor Calls To Action

VapersArmy

OCT2017 Vapor Calls To Action

The most vital 2017 Vapor Call to Action for your state or local area is asking for HR1136 support. Unite to fight for our right to VAPE! Write, call or both to your lawmakers :

congress.gov/members: Contact your state representatives in Congress

House Reps by State:  Contact your state representatives in the Senate

HR1136 in PDF

VSLLC /VapersArmy updates this page daily.

VapersArmy
VapersArmy

VSLLC conducts daily research for new CTA’s (Calls to Action) every morning. On occasion, a #2017VapeFight .org may publish a CTA later in the day. It may pass us till the next day. Help this page—> ON IG, we have received several CTA Alerts in the past from concerned Vapers (#VapeWarriors). We appreciate this and please continue or join in this practice. We will publish your handle when you tag us for the alert. Thank you VapersArmy!

 Although, most of these CTA do not pertain to VapeSling® products directly, they do affect our #VapeCommunity success. The Vape Community is family…being part of a family means doing your part. Please advocate for Vapor as Harm reduction for you and future vapers.

Posted 10.2.17

 

 

Posted 9.25.17

Robbinsdale, MN – Take Action to oppose a Tobacco (and #vapor) 21 law!

Posted 9.21.17

This summer, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a new plan for vape regulations that extended some compliance deadlines.

However, not all deadlines were extended! There is a big FDA deadline nine (9) days from now (September 30th) for all e-liquid and device manufacturers to register their establishments and provide a complete listing of products. Failure to comply with this registration and product listing could result in unregistered products being pulled from the shelves. For more information, follow this link to FDA Deadline Info.

And as these deadlines approach, we still need to let Congress know that we support a common sense solution in H.R. 1136, the FDA Deeming Authority Clarification Act of 2017.

Even if you have already reached out to your Members of Congress regarding this issue, this would be a great time to reinforce your previous message! Visit the Stop The Vape Ban site now and let your Members of Congress know TODAY how important this issue is to you by sending an email, making a phone call and tweeting.  We’ve made it easy for you to act.

Click to CallClick to EmailClick to EmailThank you for your continued support!

Sincerely,

Stop the Vape Ban Team

Posted – 09.12.17

Detroit Lakes, MN – Local Alert! Take action to stop Tobacco and Vapor 21

Posted – 09.10.17

CT – Gov. Malloy’s Budget “Compromise” Contains an Outrageous Vapor Tax!

Posted – 08.28.17

PA – Stop a tax hike on vaping!

HR 1136 gains early co-sponsors. Take a moment to say THANK YOU!

Posted – 08.11.17

Posted – 08.10.17

Stop the Vape Ban, write your local News

Recently, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a new plan for regulations that extend some compliance deadlines.  The good news is that it gives the vape industry more time to prepare for the looming application deadlines.

The Bad News is that it doesn’t change the onerous and burdensome premarket tobacco application (PMTA) that will still lead to a virtual vape ban. Unfortunately, these regulations do not lead to a solution that will save the industry or the right to vape. Additionally, there is also no change to the controversial “grandfather” date of February 2007.

The majority of vape industry businesses cannot afford the PMTA process. Many will have to close their doors. Your favorite vape products will be off the market. Jobs will be lost.

Help us Stop The Vape Ban and show your support of H.R.1136, the FDA Deeming Authority Clarification Act of 2017.  Writing a letter to the editor  of your local newspaper can have a huge impact.  These matter to your Members of Congress – they read them! Please click the link below and provide us with a few details, and we can help.

Click to TweetIn addition to the very important letter to the editor, you can also let your Members of Congress know how important this issue is to you by calling, sending an email or tweeting.

Click to CallClick to EmailClick to EmailThank you for your continued support!

Sincerely,

Stop the Vape Ban Team

P.S. The “Letter to the Editor” section is one of the most widely read parts of most newspapers. A published letter can be VERY effective in alerting others to take action.

 

Very Important survey posted 8.10.17

INTELLIGENT LEADERSHIP REQUIRES INTELLIGENCE

Our friends at ECigIntelligence are conducting an important survey that will help tell the story of the diversity and strength of our vapor industry and we are asking every vapor company and vape shop to take a few mintues to complete the survey.

Surveys are only as good as those who participate and only as good as the information you provide.   So, please take the time to do your part and help us create the most accurate picture of how vape shops and vape companies contribute to our economy.

Per ECigIntelligence, the specific information you provide will be kept confidential by ECigIntelligence and will not be shared with anyone. Instead, your responses will be aggregated with all the others so we can paint the overall picture and share those results with the decision makers in Washington D.C. and elswhere.

Click here or on the icon below to take the survey now!

Thank you for taking the time to participate today.

Posted – 08.5.17

Detroit Lakes, MN – Local Alert! Take action to stop Tobacco and Vapor 21

Posted – 07.13.17

PA – Take action to fix the vapor tax!

Posted – 07.08.17

DE – Help stop new taxes on vaping and higher taxes on smokeless tobacco!

Posted – 07.07.17 Alerted by @afcarmona

FDA – Comment NOW on proposed–unrealistic–standard for smokeless tobacco

Posted – 07.05.17

Opportunities to Take Action!

Posted – 06.22.17

San Francisco, CA – Stop the Flavor Ban!

LOUDLY OPPOSE THE 

SAN FRANCISCO FLAVOR BAN!

Click Here to Take Action!

Posted 6/9/17

MT – Yellowstone County public hearing on indoor vaping ban

Posted 6/2/17

Posted 5/26/17

Delay the FDA – Comment on the Citizen Petition today!

A Citizen Petition has been submitted to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requesting that the agency issue “final guidance or regulations describing the recommended or required contents of premarket submissions…” In addition to requesting this final guidance, petitioners (NJOY et. al.) are requesting that the compliance period be extended by 24 months from the time the guidance is published. …

Delay the FDA – Comment on the Citizen Petition today!

Posted 5/22/17

Posted 5/15/17

Posted 5/11/17

Posted 4/21/17

OR – Help defeat Tobacco and Vapor 21!

Posted 4/16/17

Posted 4/12/17

Fire The U.S. Surgeon General. Unacceptable Anti-Vapor Propaganda Video

Urge your representative to co-sponsor HR 1136! Click Here

NEW congressional BILL: H.R.1136 – To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide for a certain effective date with respect to deemed tobacco products, to provide for the establishment of product standards for vapor product batteries, to provide for regulation of vapor products, and for other purposes.

Write or call to Ask your state lawmakers to support this bill

Cole/Bishop bill in it’s entirety

 

Older but current posts

Answer Ron Johnson

Seal-of-Wisconsin

  (Please note: if you live outside of Wisconsin, please follow the directions below to print and send your letter.) Senator Ron Johnson (WI) is taking the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to task over the impact of the “deeming rule” on small to medium vapor businesses across the country. Sen. Johnson, Chair of the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental …

Read More »

About CASAA

The Consumer Advocates for Smoke-free Alternatives Association (CASAA) is a non-profit 501(c)(4) organization with an all-volunteer board and a grassroots membership of more than two hundred thousand individuals from all walks of life, and we are growing daily. We are a consumer organization, not a trade association. We are dedicated to ensuring the availability of reduced harm alternatives to smoking and to providing smokers and non-smokers alike with honest information about those alternatives so that they can make informed choices.

The timeline includes links to articles, patents, court decisions, and many other resources to give a comprehensive history of this revolutionary alternative to combustible tobacco.

Vapor Calls To Action

JOIN CASAA. By joining CASAA, you will become plugged into an advocacy network.

The Best Mod holder on the market!

The Best Mod holder on the market!

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The Best Mod holder you could ever use is The V3 MODster™ by VapeSling®. A heavy duty, cross-body sling, worn like a guitar, the MODster™ provides the best weight distribution for heavy mods of any size, shape or weight. Just like guitarists, we vapers need our hands, all day long. The Best Mod holder on the market allows you to vape secure as you go. Vapes are made to be used, not stored in a SOX or enclosure of any kind. This sling allows the user to hold the largest and heaviest mods on the market. The MODster™ is an excellent fit for all large 18650 tubes to 26650 Box Mods. Whether, Square, Cylindrical, triangle or any geometric shape device, will be held comfortably and securely by the MODster™.

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Enjoy a new level of comfort and convenience with your new V3.0 Web Slings

About VapeSling LLC (VSLLC):

Vape Advocacy/Activism

VapeSling LLC is a Nevada, USA based company. All our employees are proud members of The Consumer Advocates for Smoke-free Alternatives Association (CASAA), The Vaping Militia and the National Vapers Club (NVC); three organizations that further encourage ex-smokers to continue smoke-free lifestyles through scientific research on electronic cigarettes, education about vaping and vaping products, as well as help protect vaper rights through activism on the local, state, and federal levels. We also donate to .orgs such as NBS, and we hope you will too.

We created a VapersArmy on InstaGram that spread the word of justice for vapers. We furthermore, post every single CTA that exists currently on our dedicated web page –> Calls To Action – Vapor Products. We update this the daily in addition to update news posts under latest news. All vapers have access. No one has an excuse to not fight for Vaper Rights. Before this author goes on a rant about sheeple, we will move on.

On several occasions, VapeSling staff members have taken action on issues directly affecting our vaping community such as contacting several of our local Nevada politicians as well as the President himself. We encountered most favorable responses from Senator of Nevada, Dean Heller and recently Representative of Nevada Joe Heck . If you are a local to Nevada, please contact them to express your vaping concerns and relay any call to action from vaping advocate groups, clubs and associations. Furthermore, thank and support Joe Heck and Dean Heller by voting for their renewed services on election day.

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VapeSling®: American Made

All VapeSling® models are “Made in the USA” with premium U.S. made materials. The VapeSling® breakthrough concept was born from e-cig/mod portability problems encountered with hand carry, pockets, pouches, belt clips, and all other available forms of e-cig/Mod portability. VapeSling® uses a unique Patent Pending concept which allows the user to carry, vape, and move. VapeSling® users can vape while their e-cig/mod is attached to their VapeSling®. Whether on the move or relaxing on a couch, a #VapeSlinger can carry their e-cig/mod comfortably, securely, and always ready to vape. No retrieving or re-deposits of your e-cig/Mod into any case, pouch, bag or pockets. No more devices falling to the ground. The VapeSling innovation has withstood the test of time by thousands of VapeSlingers. Enjoying CARRY.VAPE.MOVE. for 3 years since 2014. All device sizes, weights and shapes (Box, Cylindrical, etc.) will fit securely on your VapeSling® e-cig/Mod Holder.

Lastly, our USPTO patent will grant in 2017. Filed in 2014, our USPTO NPA is finally on the examiners desk.

For more info, visit the this page—> VapeSling® E-cig/Mod/Vape Holder

Begin enjoying “hands free” carry, while vaping on the go. Get your VapeSling® today!

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VapeSling® August Featured Print

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VapeSling® August Featured Print

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VapeSlingNew this month! VapeSling® August 2017 Featured Print: Marvel Comics™

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August 2017 Featured Print: Marvel Comics™

This month, we added Marvel Comics™ to color selection on all our V3 products (available for V3 only) for all VapeSlingers to enjoy. This will be the last of the Summer Blockbuster Movie season & comics slings, for the rest of the year.

We hope you enjoyed our selections and featured prints so far. As always, please let us know. For comments on this new feature or anything you want to say, please tell us about it in the comments section or the Contact Us page. Reminder: You always have the option to choose your own fabric print by adding the complimentary product: Send&Sling.

Note: available for V3 only

All print Fabrics are Officially Licensed by the copyright.

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About VapeSling LLC (VSLLC):

Vape Advocacy/Activism

VapeSling LLC is a Nevada, USA based company. All our employees are proud members of The Consumer Advocates for Smoke-free Alternatives Association (CASAA), The Vaping Militia and the National Vapers Club (NVC); three organizations that further encourage ex-smokers to continue smoke-free lifestyles through scientific research on electronic cigarettes, education about vaping and vaping products, as well as help protect vaper rights through activism on the local, state, and federal levels. We also donate to .orgs such as NBS, and we hope you will too.

We created a VapersArmy on InstaGram that spread the word of justice for vapers. We furthermore, post every single CTA that exists currently on our dedicated web page –> Calls To Action – Vapor Products. We update this the daily in addition to update news posts under latest news. All vapers have access. No one has an excuse to not fight for Vaper Rights. Before this author goes on a rant about sheeple, we will move on.

On several occasions, VapeSling staff members have taken action on issues directly affecting our vaping community such as contacting several of our local Nevada politicians as well as the President himself. We encountered most favorable responses from Senator of Nevada, Dean Heller and recently Representative of Nevada Joe Heck . If you are a local to Nevada, please contact them to express your vaping concerns and relay any call to action from vaping advocate groups, clubs and associations. Furthermore, thank and support Joe Heck and Dean Heller by voting for their renewed services on election day.

Welcome to the New VapeSling Website!
Flag of the United States of America (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

VapeSling®: American Made

All VapeSling® models are “Made in the USA” with premium U.S. made materials. The VapeSling® breakthrough concept was born from e-cig/mod portability problems encountered with hand carry, pockets, pouches, belt clips, and all other available forms of e-cig/Mod portability. VapeSling® uses a unique Patent Pending concept which allows the user to carry, vape, and move. VapeSling® users can vape while their e-cig/mod is attached to their VapeSling®. Whether on the move or relaxing on a couch, a #VapeSlinger can carry their e-cig/mod comfortably, securely, and always ready to vape. No retrieving or re-deposits of your e-cig/Mod into any case, pouch, bag or pockets. No more devices falling to the ground. The VapeSling innovation has withstood the test of time by thousands of VapeSlingers. Enjoying CARRY.VAPE.MOVE. for 3 years since 2014. All device sizes, weights and shapes (Box, Cylindrical, etc.) will fit securely on your VapeSling® e-cig/Mod Holder.

Lastly, our USPTO patent will grant in 2017. Filed in 2014, our USPTO NPA is finally on the examiners desk.

For more info, visit the this page—> VapeSling® E-cig/Mod/Vape Holder

Begin enjoying “hands free” carry, while vaping on the go. Get your VapeSling® today!

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Aug2017 Vapor Calls To Action

Aug2017 Vapor Calls To Action

The most vital 2017 Vapor Call to Action for your state or local area is asking for HR1136 support. Unite to fight for our right to VAPE! Write, call or both to your lawmakers :

congress.gov/members: Contact your state representatives in Congress

House Reps by State:  Contact your state representatives in the Senate

HR1136 in PDF

VSLLC /VapersArmy update this page daily.

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VSLLC conducts research for new CTA’s (Calls to Action) in the morning. On occasion, a #2017VapeFight .org may publish a CTA later in the day. It may pass us till the next day. Help this page—> ON IG, we have received several CTA Alerts in the past from concerned Vapers (#VapeWarriors). We appreciate this and please continue or join in this practice. We will publish your handle when you tag us for the alert. Thank you VapersArmy!

 Although, most of these CTA do not pertain to VapeSling® products directly, they do affect our #VapeCommunity success. The Community is family…being part of a family means doing your part. Please advocate for Vapor as Harm reduction.

Posted – 08.28.17

PA – Stop a tax hike on vaping!

HR 1136 gains early co-sponsors. Take a moment to say THANK YOU!

Posted – 08.11.17

Posted – 08.10.17

Stop the Vape Ban, write your local News

Recently, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a new plan for regulations that extend some compliance deadlines.  The good news is that it gives the vape industry more time to prepare for the looming application deadlines.

The Bad News is that it doesn’t change the onerous and burdensome premarket tobacco application (PMTA) that will still lead to a virtual vape ban. Unfortunately, these regulations do not lead to a solution that will save the industry or the right to vape. Additionally, there is also no change to the controversial “grandfather” date of February 2007.

The majority of vape industry businesses cannot afford the PMTA process. Many will have to close their doors. Your favorite vape products will be off the market. Jobs will be lost.

Help us Stop The Vape Ban and show your support of H.R.1136, the FDA Deeming Authority Clarification Act of 2017.  Writing a letter to the editor  of your local newspaper can have a huge impact.  These matter to your Members of Congress – they read them! Please click the link below and provide us with a few details, and we can help.

Click to TweetIn addition to the very important letter to the editor, you can also let your Members of Congress know how important this issue is to you by calling, sending an email or tweeting.

Click to CallClick to EmailClick to EmailThank you for your continued support!

Sincerely,

Stop the Vape Ban Team

P.S. The “Letter to the Editor” section is one of the most widely read parts of most newspapers. A published letter can be VERY effective in alerting others to take action.

 

Very Important survey posted 8.10.17

INTELLIGENT LEADERSHIP REQUIRES INTELLIGENCE

Our friends at ECigIntelligence are conducting an important survey that will help tell the story of the diversity and strength of our vapor industry and we are asking every vapor company and vape shop to take a few mintues to complete the survey.

Surveys are only as good as those who participate and only as good as the information you provide.   So, please take the time to do your part and help us create the most accurate picture of how vape shops and vape companies contribute to our economy.

Per ECigIntelligence, the specific information you provide will be kept confidential by ECigIntelligence and will not be shared with anyone. Instead, your responses will be aggregated with all the others so we can paint the overall picture and share those results with the decision makers in Washington D.C. and elswhere.

Click here or on the icon below to take the survey now!

Thank you for taking the time to participate today.

Posted – 08.5.17

Detroit Lakes, MN – Local Alert! Take action to stop Tobacco and Vapor 21

Posted – 07.13.17

PA – Take action to fix the vapor tax!

Posted – 07.08.17

DE – Help stop new taxes on vaping and higher taxes on smokeless tobacco!

Posted – 07.07.17 Alerted by @afcarmona

FDA – Comment NOW on proposed–unrealistic–standard for smokeless tobacco

Posted – 07.05.17

Opportunities to Take Action!

Posted – 06.22.17

San Francisco, CA – Stop the Flavor Ban!

LOUDLY OPPOSE THE 

SAN FRANCISCO FLAVOR BAN!

Click Here to Take Action!

Posted 6/9/17

MT – Yellowstone County public hearing on indoor vaping ban

Posted 6/2/17

Posted 5/26/17

Delay the FDA – Comment on the Citizen Petition today!

A Citizen Petition has been submitted to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requesting that the agency issue “final guidance or regulations describing the recommended or required contents of premarket submissions…” In addition to requesting this final guidance, petitioners (NJOY et. al.) are requesting that the compliance period be extended by 24 months from the time the guidance is published. …

Delay the FDA – Comment on the Citizen Petition today!

Posted 5/22/17

Posted 5/15/17

Posted 5/11/17

Posted 4/21/17

OR – Help defeat Tobacco and Vapor 21!

Posted 4/16/17

Posted 4/12/17

Fire The U.S. Surgeon General. Unacceptable Anti-Vapor Propaganda Video

Urge your representative to co-sponsor HR 1136! Click Here

NEW congressional BILL: H.R.1136 – To amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to provide for a certain effective date with respect to deemed tobacco products, to provide for the establishment of product standards for vapor product batteries, to provide for regulation of vapor products, and for other purposes.

Write or call to Ask your state lawmakers to support this bill

Cole/Bishop bill in it’s entirety

 

Older but current posts

Posted Jan 4th

The new year is here, but responses to ECigIntelligence’s consumer survey are still needed.

Your participation in this survey will help inform regulators, advocates, and commentators as we all work to build policies that benefit consumers.

If you haven’t already, please take a moment (5 – 10 minutes) to complete the survey.

Click here to take the survey

Thank you!

Alex Clark

CASAA Legislative Coordinator

Posted Jan 4th

2017 State Taxes affecting vapers throughout the country

Posted Dec 8th

Posted Nov 7

Lookup your LawMakers before your vote

FIVE THINGS TO DO TODAY TO SAVE VAPING

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(1)  Send a Message! Support a change to the 2007 “predicate date” which could save the vapor industry from total destruction.

(2)  Join CASAA! It’s easy, it’s free, and we will keep you up to date on information and opportunities to take action to protect your access to vapor products.

(3)  Register To Vote! Millions of vapers, including YOU, have the power to influence government decisions by electing candidates who support vaping!

(4)  Tell your story! Visit CASAA’s Testimonials Project and tell us about your experience with low-risk, smoke-free products like e-cigarettes and snus.

(5)  Support CASAA’s work to promote tobacco harm reduction policies and keep the diverse range of smoke-free alternatives available.

Answer Ron Johnson

Seal-of-Wisconsin

  (Please note: if you live outside of Wisconsin, please follow the directions below to print and send your letter.) Senator Ron Johnson (WI) is taking the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to task over the impact of the “deeming rule” on small to medium vapor businesses across the country. Sen. Johnson, Chair of the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental …

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FDA Call to Action: Submit Comments on FDA’s Proposed Regulation of Safety Packaging and Labeling for E-Cigarettes and Dissolvable Smokeless Tobacco

Update August 21, 2015: The comment deadline has been extended to September 30, 2015. DEADLINE for Comment is August 31, 2015 September 30, 2015. I. Background The FDA recently published an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) requesting comments on rules about “Nicotine Exposure Warnings and Child-Resistant Packaging for Liquid Nicotine, Nicotine-Containing E-Liquid(s), and Other Tobacco Products.” As is obvious from …

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Call to Action! Support HR 2058 which would change the grandfather date for vapor products

The FDA Deeming Authority Clarification Act of 2015 (HR 2058), introduced by Representative Tom Cole of Oklahoma, would save the U.S. vapor industry from being decimated by improper regulations by the FDA. This bill would amend the Food, Drug, and Cosmetics Act to change the grandfather date for “deemed tobacco products.” This change would allow for all vapor products currently …

About CASAA

The Consumer Advocates for Smoke-free Alternatives Association (CASAA) is a non-profit 501(c)(4) organization with an all-volunteer board and a grassroots membership of more than two hundred thousand individuals from all walks of life, and we are growing daily. We are a consumer organization, not a trade association. We are dedicated to ensuring the availability of reduced harm alternatives to smoking and to providing smokers and non-smokers alike with honest information about those alternatives so that they can make informed choices.

The timeline includes links to articles, patents, court decisions, and many other resources to give a comprehensive history of this revolutionary alternative to combustible tobacco.

Vapor Calls To Action

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VTA UPDATE August 2, 2017

FROM THE TRENCHES: VTA UPDATE

August 2, 2017

THE FEDERAL FRONT

LETTER FROM VTA’s BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Since January 2016, VTA has charted a course for the vapor industry by putting together a professional team that could execute a comprehensive strategy at the federal and state levels. First, we implemented a two-phase strategy at the federal level. Phase 1 was designed to keep our vibrant and diversified industry alive by changing the predicate date via legislative initiatives and delaying the implementation of the Deeming Regulation deadlines via executive initiatives. Phase 2 was designed to secure the long-term future of our industry through establishing a rational set of regulations. To facilitate the short-term and long-term game, we have been focused on delivering the appropriate messages to decision-makers in Washington, D.C. regarding the unprecedented public health benefit of vapor products and the enormously significant job-creating, small-business component of our industry.

This month marks another major milestone in our efforts.

On July 12, the House Appropriations Committee included in its base bill, and then passed, the Cole-Bishop language that would change the predicate date for vapor products. As such, we have for the second time passed pro-vapor legislation out of the House Appropriations Committee.

On July 28, FDA Commissioner Gottlieb made a major policy speech in which he granted one of the main points of relief we have been seeking – a four-year extension of the PMTA deadlines.

As many of you know, these successes required us to organize on-the-ground efforts in D.C. and deploy resources in many states through numerous channels. We are incredibly pleased with these recent events, and are grateful for all those who worked with us, but you need to know that VTA is just getting started. There is still an enormous amount of work to be done to restore innovation to the U.S. marketplace as we move on to our Phase 2 – establishing a rational set of regulations that recognize and endorse the life-altering benefits of vapor products. If you like any of what we have been doing and if you are enjoying the benefits of our efforts, then we are calling on you – all vape shops and all vapor companies seeking to secure our industry’s future – to join our strategic, professional and effective efforts.

George Cassels-Smith, e-LiquiTech
Seth Coblenz, VMR Products
Brittani Cushman, Turning Point Brands/Vapor Beast
Arnaud Dumas de Rauly, GaiaTrend
Stacey Hamilton, Kaleidoscope Vapor Lounge
Chris Howard, E-Alternative Solutions
Patricia Kovacevic, Nicopure Labs
Ron Tully, Next Generation Labs

VTA LEADS THE WAY TO A MAJOR VAPOR MILESTONES IN D.C. AS FDA ANNOUNCES 4-YEAR DELAY IN PMTA DEADLINE

In what can only be considered a sea change in the way that FDA is examining vapor products, last week VTA realized two of its principal governmental objectives when FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb made his major announcement on how FDA would view and treat vapor products going forward. Most significantly, Commissioner Gottlieb, flanked by Center for Tobacco Products Director Mitch Zeller, announced the FDA’s “Protecting American Families: Comprehensive Approach to Nicotine and Tobacco.” Commissioner Gottlieb announced that FDA is implementing regulatory changes to “ensure that the FDA has the proper scientific and regulatory foundation to efficiently and effectively implement” the Tobacco Control Act and, in doing so, granted a four-year extension of the deadline for Premarket Tobacco Applications for Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) products until August 8, 2022.

The FDA’s policy shift is described in Commissioner Gottlieb’s full remarks and follows intensive efforts by VTA and others to convince the Administration that something dramatic needed to be done to fully recognize the enormous public health potential of vapor products. Since we launched, VTA, along with public health and other vapor advocates, has been delivering the message that our government needs to embrace and promote the promise of vapor products which, according to the most recent NIH-funded research out of the University of California published in the British Medical Journal, are very effective tools in helping addicted smokers quit.

VTA wanted to take advantage of the fact that our national industry trade association was uniquely positioned to secure and conduct meetings with key decision-makers within the Administration. So, immediately after the inauguration, VTA tasked its governmental affairs team to educate directly HHS and the White House.

On April 24, 2017, VTA’s Board and leadership team met with the key decision makers at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). Specifically, VTA met with senior leadership at HHS and presented a strong and detailed case for why vape shops and manufacturers all across the country need relief from the current Deeming Regulation. In addition, we presented some of the significant positive scientific research that was not considered by FDA during the comment period of the Deeming. Also, we took the opportunity to personally deliver to HHS senior staff the letter to Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price, which was signed by over 2,000 vapor business owners from all 50 states urging the agency to take immediate action to  dramatically delay the FDA’s May 2016 Final “Deeming” Rule.

Then, on May 5, 2017, in a first-of-its-kind meeting, VTA’s Board and leadership team took the vapor industry’s case directly to the White House. VTA met with senior leadership of the Domestic Policy Council (DPC), the Administration’s health care policy leadership, as well as DPC staff. As previously reported, DPC leadership was fully engaged in our discussion and very interested in both the negative health and economic implications of the Deeming Regulation. We were impressed by their knowledge of our industry which enabled us to get into the details of why the current Deeming poses such a threat to our industry, why small businesses are being forced to close down, and why manufacturers simply cannot be asked to comply with PMTA requirements.

Most importantly, we were able to explain why the FDA’s then recently-announced 3-month delay (connected to the ongoing litigation) and any continued short-term delays would not be helpful to the industry.  We presented information to demonstrate that short term-delays were unworkable for large businesses trying to decide on whether to spend millions on PMTA compliance and irrelevant to small businesses trying to decide whether to sign a multi-year lease.

Finally, we emphasized the importance of implementing a long-term, minimum two-year, delay so that we could quickly turn to implementing a regulatory scheme that properly recognizes the uniqueness of vapor products and the remarkably important role they play in harm reduction. Then, to bolster that message and address specific questions raised by the decision-makers, VTA drafted a legal, factual, and policy brief justifying a major delay of the Deeming Regulation deadlines and provided that analysis to both HHS and the White House later in May.

Since then, FDA clearly spent the past few months working on the significant shift in policy announced last Friday. The current state of science demonstrates that ENDS products are at least 95% safer than combustible cigarettes. FDA is taking a big step forward in protecting public health by acknowledging for the first time that ENDS are a harm reduction product and need to be regulated as such. To be sure, FDA’s new approach is a thoughtful response to and recognition of the need for science-based regulation, rather than a knee-jerk response to threats of litigation.

By delaying the PMTA compliance deadlines for ENDS, FDA has also recognized that the current regulations have halted the kind of technological innovation that is key to ending this country’s reliance on combustible cigarettes, and that we need to implement clear and meaningful regulations both to protect consumers and foster innovation. To that end, we are encouraged by this passage in FDA’s Press Release which reflects a clear recognition of the message that VTA consistently presented to the Administration: “This action [delay of PMTA deadlines] will afford the agency time to explore clear and meaningful measures to make tobacco products less toxic, appealing and addictive. For example, the FDA intends to develop product standards to protect against known public health risks such as electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) battery issues and concerns about children’s exposure to liquid nicotine. It also will provide manufacturers additional time to develop higher quality, more complete applications informed by additional guidance from the agency.”

Since May 2016, when the Deeming Regulation was published, VTA has been pushing for a rational set of regulations on ENDS products that would be based on science, rather than fear. In addition, we have been advocating for a pause in the current regulations to allow for a more thoughtful, science-based regulatory policy to take root. The decision by FDA is the right thing for the country and in the best interest of public health, and we commend Commissioner Gottlieb and his staff for putting politics aside and implementing fact-based policies that are in the best interest of the country.

VTA is prepared to work closely with FDA and other stakeholders to ensure that we develop a set of regulations that protect consumers, promote public health and protect the small and mid-sized businesses that are the backbone of the vapor industry.

Notwithstanding these exciting developments, the vaping industry needs to clearly understand that we must be more vigilant now than ever and more steadfast in our determination to re-shape the regulations governing our technologies. For example, the FDA has indicated that it is going to engage in additional rule-making regarding batteries and flavors. In addition, there are other compliance deadlines that were not directly addressed in the Commissioner’s announcement that need to be addressed and VTA already is looking for ways to do so.

VTA’s Board of Directors has incredible insights into and experience with the FDA regulatory process. Moreover, VTA has developed a reputation among elected and Administration officials as a leader in the industry, as the voice representing manufacturers and retailers able to provide clear arguments for practical regulation, and as a resource for data and economic impact of over-regulation on the growing industry. For all these reasons, VTA is uniquely positioned to steer our industry forward and we are inviting you to work with us to secure the future of the vapor industry.
VAPE & THE FDA 2 INDUSTRY CONFERENCE A SUCCESS
Surviving & Thriving in A New Regime for Vapor

On July 18, 2017, VTA hosted its second annual conference – Vape & the FDA 2: Surviving & Thriving in A New Regime for Vapor at the Trump International Hotel in Washington, D.C.  More than 150 people, from 23 states came together to listen to some of the top voices and thought leaders in our industry and discuss strategies for the future. We will be publishing a full summary of everything that occurred at the conference, including the new state and local initiatives that were presented by VTA, CASAA, and state vapor association leaders but what follows are some highlights of the conference.

The conference was kicked off by keynote speaker Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI), Chairman U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. Chairman Johnson gave a rousing address to the attendeesstressing the importance of the work that VTA was doing and the need to continue to work on Members of Congress. In addition, Chairman Johnson clarified that the strategy we have been focused on is the right one and, in response to questions from the audience, he was kind enough to explain why other popular approaches (i.e., coordination and stand-alone vapor legislation) were either unrealistic or unworkable. The room was thrilled to be able to give the Chairman a standing ovation for his full-throated defense of small businesses and the vapor industry.

After Chairman Johnson’s opening, conference participants were lead through an aggressive agenda covering every hot topic with which our industry is being confronted. For example, Kristi Remington, of West Front Strategies, presented on Legislative Pathways in Congress & Current Vapor Legislation, explaining the different vapor bills pending and why certain bills move, while others do not.  Also, Chris Howard, of E-Alternative Solutions, gave a timely and direct presentation on Avoiding Marketing & Selling ENDS Products to Youth. Also, Brittani Cushman, of Turning Point Brands, led an all-star panel including Julie Woessner of CASAA, George Cassels-Smith of e-LiquiTech, Janet Aho of Mane, Inc., and Marc Scheineson of Alston & Bird on an important discussion on flavors. In addition, attendees were also provided insights from FDA-experienced attorneys on what to expect when the FDA comes to inspect your business and what the changing deadlines in the Deeming Regulation mean to businesses. And that was just what we discussed in the morning!

The afternoon was carved into a dual track: one for manufacturers’ compliance with PMTA, and one for retailers and state vapor association growth strategies, before we came back together to hear Dr. Sally Satel give a thoughtful defense of tobacco harm reduction and vapor products. Jake Butcher, VTA State Affairs Manager, gave attendees an incredible summary of the enormous successes that VTA and its affiliated state vapor associations have enjoyed at the state level and led a state taxation panel discussion with state lobbyists and industry professionals fighting against vapor taxes.

New VTA Initiatives Announced:
During the conference, Tony Abboud presented VTA Today and Tomorrow, describing the targeted initiatives that VTA has conducted with senior leadership at the White House and HHS, the strong small business message that we delivered, and the going forward strategy to defend the vapor industry. As part of his presentation, Abboud announced VTA’s initiatives for initiatives for the second half of 2017, including:

(1) expanding VTA’s Board of Directors;

(2) assembling VTA’s Retailer Advisory Council to focus on and address issues unique to retailers;

(3) rolling out VTA’s Strategic Local Defense Initiative to coordinate, plan and defend the vapor industry at the local level through a joint vape shop / consumer strategy planned with CASAA; and

(4) establishing VTA’s industry Standards Task Force to focus on setting the correct base for e-liquid and device regulations for the vapor technology industry.

Immediately following the action-packed conference, attendees got to enjoy a great reception that allowed vape shop owners, manufacturers, distributors, importers, and suppliers to network and relax in comfortable surroundings.

Day on the Hill: 
On July 19, VTA’s lobbying team – West Front Strategies – executed another fantastic Day on Capitol Hill, setting up more than 90 meetings and leading more than 100 vape shop owners, state vapor association leaders,manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and consumers to Capitol Hill. Our ask to Members of Congress was to assist us in halting or dramatically delaying the FDA’s May 2016 Final “Deeming” Rule at the risk of shuttering thousands of small vapor businesses across the country. We explained that the rule, which had been hastily implemented, does nothing to address product standards or consumer safety issues, and is so overly burdensome that it is tantamount to a ban on these new and innovative vapor products.

VTA Members asked for passage of HR 1136 and that Members of Congress send a pre-drafted letter to FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb encouraging him to delay by at least two years the continued implementation of the Deeming Regulations. We were thrilled that many Members of Congress agreed to send the letter or reach out to Commissioner Gottlieb right away and that they followed through on that promise!

We will distribute a full report on the conference shortly, but with the big news this week coming shortly on the heels of our latest push in Washington, D.C., we wanted to focus on that issue first.

 

THE STATE OF THE STATES

PVA and VTA Are the Vanguard for Pennsylvania Vape Shops
In the past two weeks, the Pennsylvania vape industry’s attempt to unwind the harm created by the business killing 40% wholesale tax was twice challenged. Unfortunately, those challenges were not mounted by anti-vaping groups but from what should be vape-friendly groups.

First, non-business owners attempted to discredit the motives of PVA by claiming this vape shop group was doing the bidding of “big-tobacco” and by demanding that the business-killing 40% tax remain in place. Their bizarre positioning on this issue completely ignored some basic business realities that small business owners, by contrast, do understand. For example, vape shop owners understand that a new point-of-sale per ml tax will (a) keep money in their pockets; (b) improve their cash flow and operations; (c) remove a hurdle for those shop owners looking to re-open their businesses; (d) require new negotiated competitive pricing structures – since that is what in fact occurs in a free market; and (e) tax every milliliter of e-liquid at the same rate, regardless of the form in which it is sold.

Second, on the Senate side, PVA and its lobbying team quashed a surprise attempt by forces to include a $0.15 per ml tax in the Senate tax code bill against Sen. Bartolotta’s wishes. Thanks to quick action by PVA’s Board, and by VTA and the Kinser Group pulling out all stops, we got the $0.15 per ml tax stripped out of the Senate appropriations bill before it was published, even though it was supported by big tobacco.

Make no mistake, PVA and its lobbyists are moving mountains and changing the entire discussion in Harrisburg during one of the most difficult sessions in history. Without their action, the House would currently be negotiating against a $0.15 per ml Senate tax right now. The fact that we are still in play and that we are having this kind of impact this late in the session is a true testament to the Kinser Group’s efforts and the team that PVA has put together. If you are not a member, click here to join and check out PVA’s membership options.

NOW IS THE TIME TO JOIN VTA!

As you can see from the foregoing, VTA is not only set up for success but is the driving force for the vapor industry’s success to date. We have an outstanding Board of Directors comprised of vapor manufacturers and retailers who have deep FDA and industry experience, we have a bi-partisan team of five lobbyists (known as the vapor lobbyists) on Capitol Hill, we have a bi-partisan public affairs team who are expert at messaging, and we have a State Affairs Manager (also a state lobbyist/lawyer) who is in constant touch with state vapor leaders and their lobbyists.

Our members get access to these professionals and lots of meaningful guidance on all the federal and state regulatory and strategic issues affecting our industry.  And, if ever you want to get me on the phone, here’s the number: 312-498-6060.

In short, if you like what you read in this update and if you want to be a part of securing our industry’s future, then join us and the hundreds of other companies we are proud to call VTA Members today! All you need to do is fill out this VTA Membership Application and return it to us.

To learn more, check us out at www.vaportechnology.org  and www.SaveVapor.org.

And, don’t forget to follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

There is so much work to be done, but VTA is just getting started.

Tony Abboud
Executive Director
Vapor Technology Association

 

Proper VapeSling® installation onto your Vape

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Proper VapeSling® installation onto your Vape

Proper VapeSling® installation onto your Vape

All VapeSling® holders have a cradle. Whether it is the original or Half-Pint (HP), installation is done in the same manner.

  1. As illustrated on the Demo video (apologies for all the UH and ER from J.G.), the cradle is positioned with its aperture centered on the Mod 510. The cradle could rather be inserted onto the atty 510 as well. Your choice, either way works.
  2. Once positioned, rotate the atty onto your mod with the cradle in between the atty and batty.
  3. After the atty feels tight, continue to rotate tighter, using the cradle. Pull on the cradle in the direction of rotation. This assures the tightest fit for your secure VapeSlinging.

Our proprietary cradle is constructed of 4 layers. 2 ultra-thin layers of PVC line the inner layers of 2 layers of canvas. This canvas has a course surface, creating what we call a “Bite”. This bite holds on to your atty and mod contact surface, restricting any rotation from daily vaping.

Enjoy vaping while never losing your Vape, Slingers!

Thank you for Slinging with VapeSling® since 2014.

New (EST.July 2017) VapeSling® version: V2.2 HP

New (EST.Oct 2016) VapeSling® version: V3 Web Slings

Enjoy a new level of comfort, security and vaping convenience with your new V2.2 HP & V3 Web Slings

If you are a daily Slinger, you may have valuable feedback? If so,Please, write a review. Every product page has it’s own review tab. Or tell us on our secure Contact Us. 

About VapeSling LLC (VSLLC):

Vape Advocacy/Activism

VapeSling LLC is a Nevada, USA based company. All our employees are proud members of The Consumer Advocates for Smoke-free Alternatives Association (CASAA), The Vaping Militia and the National Vapers Club (NVC); three organizations that further encourage ex-smokers to continue smoke-free lifestyles through scientific research on electronic cigarettes, education about vaping and vaping products, as well as help protect vaper rights through activism on the local, state, and federal levels. We also donate to .orgs such as NBS, and we hope you will too.

We created a VapersArmy on InstaGram that spread the word of justice for vapers. We furthermore, post every single CTA that exists currently on our dedicated web page –> Calls To Action – Vapor Products. We update this the daily in addition to update news posts under latest news. All vapers have access. No one has an excuse to not fight for Vaper Rights. Before this author goes on a rant about sheeple, we will move on.

On several occasions, VapeSling staff members have taken action on issues directly affecting our vaping community such as contacting several of our local Nevada politicians as well as the President himself. We encountered most favorable responses from Senator of Nevada, Dean Heller and recently Representative of Nevada Joe Heck . If you are a local to Nevada, please contact them to express your vaping concerns and relay any call to action from vaping advocate groups, clubs and associations. Furthermore, thank and support Joe Heck and Dean Heller by voting for their renewed services on election day.

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VapeSling®: American Made

All VapeSling® models are “Made in the USA” with premium U.S. made materials. The VapeSling® breakthrough concept was born from e-cig/mod portability problems encountered with hand carry, pockets, pouches, belt clips, and all other available forms of e-cig/Mod portability. VapeSling® uses a unique Patent Pending concept which allows the user to carry, vape, and move. VapeSling® users can vape while their e-cig/mod is attached to their VapeSling®. Whether on the move or relaxing on a couch, a #VapeSlinger can carry their e-cig/mod comfortably, securely, and always ready to vape. No retrieving or re-deposits of your e-cig/Mod into any case, pouch, bag or pockets. No more devices falling to the ground. The VapeSling innovation has withstood the test of time by thousands of VapeSlingers. Enjoying CARRY.VAPE.MOVE. for 3 years since 2014. All device sizes, weights and shapes (Box, Cylindrical, etc.) will fit securely on your VapeSling® e-cig/Mod Holder.

Lastly, our USPTO patent will grant in 2017. Filed in 2014, our USPTO NPA is finally on the examiners desk.

For more info, visit the this page—> VapeSling® E-cig/Mod/Vape Holder

Begin enjoying “hands free” carry, while vaping on the go. Get your VapeSling® today!

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