Canada’s showdown with vaping is about to reach high noon. via CanTech Letter
http://www.cantechletter.com/2015/05/canadas-showdown-with-vaping-is-about-to-reach-high-noon
Obviously. That doesn't exactly alleviate the concerns about over-regulation.
Having moved past the cigalikes years ago, I have almost zero disputes with all except the flavoring restrictions. I might argue on non-cigalike equipment that a small logo with the version is reasonable. I could care less about the LED. - Then again I'm not in Canada. Opinions, etc...
If you are looking for a scope of current various provincial regulations, a partial list is here:
Ahead of Health Canada's e-cigarette decision, a look at current rules via CTV News
http://www.cantechletter.com/2015/05/canadas-showdown-with-vaping-is-about-to-reach-high-noon
While the subsequent report recommends establishing a regulatory framework for electronic cigarettes, an outright ban doesn’t not look to be in the cards.
Obviously. That doesn't exactly alleviate the concerns about over-regulation.
The House of Commons Standing Committee on Health believes it has answers for this problem, which it describes as the risk of the “renormalization of smoking”. These include making e-cigarettes visually distinct from other tobacco products by not having a glowing tip or filter, prohibiting flavouring that specifically appeal to young people, preventing tobacco companies from placing their logos on vaping equipment, and securing e-cigarettes in child resistant packaging.
Having moved past the cigalikes years ago, I have almost zero disputes with all except the flavoring restrictions. I might argue on non-cigalike equipment that a small logo with the version is reasonable. I could care less about the LED. - Then again I'm not in Canada. Opinions, etc...
If you are looking for a scope of current various provincial regulations, a partial list is here:
Ahead of Health Canada's e-cigarette decision, a look at current rules via CTV News
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