FDA Has there been any updates yet?

[Truthdog]

btw, the other NC Sen, Thom Tillis, seems very pro-vaping according to responses to inquiries on the subject. I don't know how sincere he is as it may be more of a politically driven opinion, but that's another name you might want to keep in the rolodex.

Yes, a vape co exec met with him over the weekend and said he is supportive. I am going to talk to his FDA Counsel and staff in 2 weeks. They are also both (NC Senators) supportive of changing the predicate date because the tobacco in NC is for it. A regulatory regime separate from BT will be a harder lift, but like I say, we gotta live now to fight another day...

 

[nclobo]

Yes, a vape co exec met with him over the weekend and said he is supportive. I am going to talk to his FDA Counsel and staff in 2 weeks. They are also both (NC Senators) supportive of changing the predicate date because the tobacco in NC is for it. A regulatory regime separate from BT will be a harder lift, but like I say, we gotta live now to fight another day...

Would it help, would it be appropriate to have local representation say a few words (especially face to face) when you speak with these (any) politicians? They may not always fully understand what these e-cigs are all about, but should certainly listen to the impact on their own community.

 

[rwoodin]

I'm just outside of Greensboro, NC. I will have to contact Senators Burr and Tillis.

 

[Truthdog]

Would it help, would it be appropriate to have local representation say a few words (especially face to face) when you speak with these (any) politicians? They may not always fully understand what these e-cigs are all about, but should certainly listen to the impact on their own community.

Would it help? Hell, voter connection and showing that people in state care is the STRONGEST persuasion there is! If you are willing, gather up all the shop owners and consumers in the area and schedule a meeting To ask for his help/advice. They should be home for 6 weeks late July thru early September. That would be a big help toward changing the FDA approach to all vaping.

 

[DC2]

Hell, voter connection and showing that people in state care is the STRONGEST persuasion there is!

I don't know why so many human beings on this planet don't understand this.
It's the ONLY thing that can overcome MONEY.

Sometimes I start to wonder why I still even care.

That's my morally uplifting comments for today.


Sorry, but the apathy that runs rampant sometimes gets me down.
Today seems to be one of those days.

But hey, tomorrow is a new day!!

 

[bigdancehawk]

Oh I don't (I am doing some stocking as well) but I hear far more people here doing stocking than advocating for themselves.


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As you probably know, there are over ten thousand personal testimonials posted on the CASAA website. Another arrow in your quiver.

 

[Ipster]

As you probably know, there are over ten thousand personal testimonials posted on the CASAA website. Another arrow in your quiver.

If you're not in the 10K pls add your story at casaa.org
importantly in the July newsletter on FDA Deeming CASAA wrote:
"FDA Deeming Rumors Speculation abounds regarding compliance deadlines and what this will mean for vapor retailers and manufacturers. Consumers are increasingly becoming aware that August 8th, 2016 is the effective date of the deeming regulation. Although three very important things happen on this date, they are unlikely to impact consumer access to vapor products in a substantial way."
(read the remainder here)
Cheers

 

[bigdancehawk]

Would it help? Hell, voter connection and showing that people in state care is the STRONGEST persuasion there is! If you are willing, gather up all the shop owners and consumers in the area and schedule a meeting To ask for his help/advice. They should be home for 6 weeks late July thru early September. That would be a big help toward changing the FDA approach to all vaping.

I'm planning to contact both of my Missouri senators--again. What's most effective: snail mail letter, email, call to the senator's D.C. office or call to a local office?

 

[Ipster]

I'm planning to contact both of my Missouri senators--again. What's most effective: snail mail letter, email, call to the senator's D.C. office or call to a local office?

Each rep has a slightly different routine for constituents concerns..see if you can discern that from their websites. I believe that non fill in the form emails and letters should be answered, and the added bonus is you have the paper trail. a call though to "vet" them and the routine out might help....but only for that purpose.Please let your story be in writing.Many of us wrote draft letters, and simply tweaked them with essentially the same substance for each rep. It keeps your message consistent.
Cheers.

 

[Kent C]

 

[Truthdog]

Each rep has a slightly different routine for constituents concerns..see if you can discern that from their websites. I believe that non fill in the form emails and letters should be answered, and the added bonus is you have the paper trail. a call though to "vet" them and the routine out might help....but only for that purpose.Please let your story be in writing.Many of us wrote draft letters, and simply tweaked them with essentially the same substance for each rep. It keeps your message consistent.
Cheers.

In my view It really depends how much you care/level of commitment. This takes a bit more time, but by far the best way is to call and ask which staffer handles FDA health issues, then email them to ask for their boss's help by directly. But do it with starting a relationship with them in mind. This won't be over soon, so check in wit them from time to time, send the latest data, study, vape shops closing in the state, etc. Unfortunately this may be a year or longer war.