Now is the Time To Act! I am Serious! **updated**

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Please read this article about the banning of the e-cig Safe E-Cigarette to Be Banned in Favour of Regular Cigarettes - Associated Content

[Venuvious]

Originally Posted by Kate

There seems to be a bit of a disconnect between what they are, what they think they are, what they're saying and what is possible from their perspective.

I hope they get sorted out, I'd really like to see traders co-operate to encourage (not enforce) good standards.

I could not agree more!
And just to let you know how serious the FDA is, here is my latest shipment of e-liquid:

PHILADELPHIA,
PA, US 04/15/2009 9:41 A.M.
UPS IS PROCESSING SHIPMENT FOR FUTURE SUBMISSION TO THE FOOD/DRUG ADMIN AND/OR DEPT OF AG PPQ 04/15/2009 9:25 A.M. UPS IS PROCESSING SHIPMENT FOR FUTURE SUBMISSION TO THE FOOD/DRUG ADMIN AND/OR DEPT OF AG PPQ 04/15/2009 9:11 A.M. SHIPMENT PENDING RELEASE FROM CLEARANCE AGENCY / BROKERAGE RELEASED SHIPMENT. SHIPMENT IS SUBMITTED TO CLEARING AGENCY FOR FURTHER CLEARANCE PHILADELPHIA,
PA, US 04/11/2009 6:04 P.M. SHIPMENT PENDING RELEASE FROM CLEARANCE AGENCY 04/11/2009 6:03 P.M. SHIPMENT PENDING RELEASE FROM CLEARANCE AGENCY 04/11/2009 4:37 P.M. IMPORT SCAN

Yes, they are serious! I received an email today stating,
" These items are on hold until such a time as the FDA/Dept of Agriculture Investigates"
So pay attention people.
It is getting bad.
Sincerely,
P.C.

[LaceyUnderall]

Originally Posted by Venuvious

I could not agree more!
And just to let you know how serious the FDA is, here is my latest shipment of e-liquid:

PHILADELPHIA,
PA, US 04/15/2009 9:41 A.M.
UPS IS PROCESSING SHIPMENT FOR FUTURE SUBMISSION TO THE FOOD/DRUG ADMIN AND/OR DEPT OF AG PPQ 04/15/2009 9:25 A.M. UPS IS PROCESSING SHIPMENT FOR FUTURE SUBMISSION TO THE FOOD/DRUG ADMIN AND/OR DEPT OF AG PPQ 04/15/2009 9:11 A.M. SHIPMENT PENDING RELEASE FROM CLEARANCE AGENCY / BROKERAGE RELEASED SHIPMENT. SHIPMENT IS SUBMITTED TO CLEARING AGENCY FOR FURTHER CLEARANCE PHILADELPHIA,
PA, US 04/11/2009 6:04 P.M. SHIPMENT PENDING RELEASE FROM CLEARANCE AGENCY 04/11/2009 6:03 P.M. SHIPMENT PENDING RELEASE FROM CLEARANCE AGENCY 04/11/2009 4:37 P.M. IMPORT SCAN

Yes, they are serious! I received an email today stating,
" These items are on hold barring a FDA Investigation"
So pay attention people.
It is getting bad.
Sincerely,
P.C.

Hmmm... maybe your signature is the problem? eh? or no?

[Venuvious]

Originally Posted by LaceyUnderall

Hmmm... maybe your signature is the problem? eh? or no?

Nope,
My purchases come to my LLC Name, which has nothing to do with e-cigs.
And, my new site is:
Healthy Flavorings

At least it will be shortly.
Nope, they were held under a company name that has nothing to indicate what it is. The only thing that may have caused the investigation is listing the items a Vaporizer Refills. But under US Customs Law, you must be somewhat honest about what is inside unless you want to go to the big house.

[Venuvious]

Originally Posted by Venuvious

Nope,
My purchases come to my LLC Name, which has nothing to do with e-cigs.
And, my new site is:
Healthy Flavorings

At least it will be shortly.
Nope, they were held under a company name that has nothing to indicate what it is. The only thing that may have caused the investigation is listing the items a Vaporizer Refills. But under US Customs Law, you must be somewhat honest about what is inside unless you want to go to the big house.

Oh, and a note to suppliers. Someone is out to get us that much is certain!
In the last 2 weeks I have received 2 threats from Phillip Morris for using anything (Including abbreviations) resembling their products!

[LaceyUnderall]

Originally Posted by Venuvious

Nope,
My purchases come to my LLC Name, which has nothing to do with e-cigs.
And, my new site is:
Healthy Flavorings

At least it will be shortly.
Nope, they were held under a company name that has nothing to indicate what it is. The only thing that may have caused the investigation is listing the items a Vaporizer Refills. But under US Customs Law, you must be somewhat honest about what is inside unless you want to go to the big house.

I like it! It is fresh, clean... not out there and "super healthy"... Once you start adding products, giving it a bit of weight, it will be a good looking site. Congrats! Are you going to change your tag line from "The Healthier Way to Smoke"?

[LaceyUnderall]

Originally Posted by Venuvious

Oh, and a note to suppliers. Someone is out to get us that much is certain!
In the last 2 weeks I have received 2 threats from Phillip Morris for using anything (Including abbreviations) resembling their products!

They came after us about a year and a half ago or so... just do as they ask and they will leave you be.

But... don't forget they have the right to do that, so you can't really get mad at them for defending their territory.

Some are using variations of their names and I have seen variations of logos used as well. Now is the time to go through your sites and give them a good scrub down. Times are a changing!

[Venuvious]

Originally Posted by LaceyUnderall

I like it! It is fresh, clean... not out there and "super healthy"... Once you start adding products, giving it a bit of weight, it will be a good looking site. Congrats! Are you going to change your tag line from "The Healthier Way to Smoke"?

Thanks & yes I did what they asked.
The new site will have nothing on there to do with e-smoking.
My thoughts for now are to offer a line of simply just that, flavorings.
Nicotine may be an option, but I am not sure yet.
If I can attract enough people (Seems to be some) who want to be done
with nicotine but still enjoy the flavor of vaping, then I have simply no worries, as everything on there will be FDA approved ingredients.
What you do with them is up to you, of course.

[OutWest]

^ yeah, using trademarked names and images is a big no-no.

[Venuvious]

Originally Posted by OutWest

^ yeah, using trademarked names and images is a big no-no.

I stumbled on this today! Even my hope of there really being a e-liquid supplier in the USA was smashed today!?

E-liquid, electronic cigarette, accessories, mini E-cigar Manufacturer exporting direct from Hong Kong

Oh, well. Figures!