Glycerin from CVS, why would they remove the USP on their label?

[ENAUD]

I was in a CVS store today, and checked out the glycerin and noticed that they no longer had the USP listed anywhere on the label. When I returned home I checked a bottle that was purchased some months back, and the USP was clearly displayed on the older bottle. What gives? Why would the suddenly change their labeling like that?

 

[GaryInTexas]

Probably has to do with their recent anti-smoking anti-vaping stance that they've started. It just means to me that CVS does not want my business anymore and I shall comply with their wish.

 

[Dave_in_OK]

The only thing I can think of is that it's no longer USP grade, unless the FDA changed the label requirements.

 

[Hoosier]

Maybe they changed bottlers to one that isn't USP compliant?

 

[ENAUD]

Thanks Hoosier, that makes sense.

 

[Froth]

There's a CVS, Walgreens and Rite Aide local to me and only the Rite Aide carries VG, three days ago it was buy one get one 50% off with the member card, got 12oz for $10.09 which was I was super happy with.

 

[EdT586]

Thanks Hoosier, that makes sense.

It has nothing to do with the bottling, the product is either USP or not !
If it is not USP, then they are using a cheaper food grade which is not as well refined and might contain traces of oil that is not suitable for vaping !

 

[jj1257]

Tractor supply did the same thing with their gallon sized PG. It used to be usp, now it says "not for human consumption": I get all my VG and PG from essential depot now!

 

[Hoosier]

Sorry for your misunderstanding.

You can buy USP VG and it is USP up to the point were you open it in an improper environment.

So the manufacturer of the VG sends a USP product to CVS's rebottler which us geared toward lotion bottling or something that doesn't make sense to have a USP packaging environment. They rebottle the USP VG for CVS, but since USP covers packaging and the environment is outside of standards, it is no longer a USP VG, just a VG.

 

[Hoosier]

And my gallons of USP PG from TS all had "not for human consumption" on them. Didn't make them less USP.

They may have changed from USP but were good when I purchased mine about 4 years ago... The one closest to me stopped carrying it.

 

[Dave_in_OK]

USP is a standard, if the required steps are not taken then it doesn't meet that standard. What we know about VG not marked as USP is that one or more of the requirements have not been met. Is it just the last step or two maybe three we don't know. How close is it to USP and is it safe? We don't know for sure. There may have been a time when VG was so hard to find that the risk was worth it but that time has past IMO. I normally don't worry to much about things ie I vape custards, DIY with 100mg nicotine with little safety gear etc but buying VG that isn't up to standards when better VG can be ordered and received in three days at about the same price; no thanks. Of course this is just my

 

[Robert Cromwell]

TSC still has it online as USP. Order it online and pick up in store.

Ideal Animal Health USP Propylene Glycol, 1 gal. - Tractor Supply Co.

I figure the change in labeling is just to remove any possibility of liability or legal issues with laws likely to come out.
Still USP though.

 

[EdT586]

And my gallons of USP PG from TS all had "not for human consumption" on them. Didn't make them less USP.

They may have changed from USP but were good when I purchased mine about 4 years ago... The one closest to me stopped carrying it.

I doubt that is the case. Why would a merchant pay for an USP grade product simply to downgrade it when they sell it ?...doesn't make any sense business wise !
Most farm equipment use non USP grade PG/VG simply because it is cheaper and an USP grade product is not required.

 

[GaryInTexas]

My USP PG from TSC says for animal use only. I am an animal so I use it. I suspect it has to do with not wanting to be regulated for human consumption products since it's a farm store.

 

[Robert Cromwell]

My USP PG from TSC says for animal use only. I am an animal so I use it. I suspect it has to do with not wanting to be regulated for human consumption products since it's a farm store.

I think you are correct. Expect flavorings to start saying not for ecig use.

 

[caramel]

How about flavourings "for animal use".....

 

[GaryInTexas]

How about flavourings "for animal use".....

What flavorings? Are they labeled USP?

 

[EdT586]

What flavorings? Are they labeled USP?

LoL ...non of the flavorings are USP plus they contain food grade PG !

 

[GaryInTexas]

LoL ...non of the flavorings are USP plus they contain food grade PG !

Yeah I know. I was just messing with caramel.

 

[stevegmu]

Definitely a conspiracy here, rather than a business simply changing suppliers and products...