I Had Trading Standards On My Back.

[rustylug]

I Had to take my e-cigs off my stand today because trading standards said so ....I have a small stand in the Eastgate shopping centre in Inverness, Scotland.... I phoned someone from the forum for help, and got the help i needed .....T/Stands were questioning the nic carts and some of the packaging and chargers etc etc .....I will let you know how i get on ....But i would like to say a thank you to Pillbox for his help .... Once again because of his commitment to what he does he seem to be the type of guy who has all of this e-cig thing above board with the relivent paper work and test results from the labs etc etc .... Many thanks Pillbox ....Will prob call you again soon .... You know what T/Standards are like.

 

[pillbox38]

Keith>>>.As i mentioned on the phone before we launched 2The electronic Cigarette Company" we decided to be as pro-active as we could and contacted trading standards, sent them a device and all the paperwork we then had. We heard nothing else, till a post office local to us who stocked the cigs got told same as yourself to stop selling them.

Then like magic, Mr Trading Standards arrived, he was ok, took the paperwork away and basically said that if we keep them posted on what we are doing they would appreciate it.

With the Danish news, the WHO news last week and the RCOS report, most definetely a lot more notice is being taken. Those three things could be construded as negative...But on the opposite side, last week we had a good mention on ABC, An article in the telegraph and today a 90 second piece on BBC Midlands.

So the next step i feel, is getting some influetial person onboard, a professor of medicine or a person of similar status. The having the fluid produced in the UK needs to be high up on the agenda, sell by dates on the cartridges and child proof lids on the juice bottles.

These are small steps as the real challenge is getting it sanctioned as an NRT product, from a business perspective (Which i must admit is my primary motivator) Thats were the big bucks are... And a legitamate product is born..

 

[rustylug]

Good on you ..... I have realy cut back on my real cigs and think this is a good idea and you seem to be one of only a few who are going down the right route .... Must be costing you a fortune though but i guess someone has to do it for e-cigs to keep going...But ...And i say BUT in a good way .... You seem to have the good manorism to actualy talk and listen to people .... Thanks again for your help and i hope all goes ok..... PS .... Your right about the bottles .... Can you just imagine what kind of day they would have had if they saw bottles of liquid NIC for sale on are stand ... hahahahahahaha ..... Thank god i didnt put them on the stand.

 

[TropicalBob]

A seller's best hope to avoid being shut down is satisfy objections before they become a reason to confiscate or ban a product. Pillbox is doing everything right. He's read this forum, he knows the reasons our products might be banned, and he's working to satisfy objections before a government agency cracks down. Congratuations on continuing to hold high the cause the e-smoking.

 

[Kit]

A seller's best hope to avoid being shut down is satisfy objections before they become a reason to confiscate or ban a product. Pillbox is doing everything right. He's read this forum, he knows the reasons our products might be banned, and he's working to satisfy objections before a government agency cracks down. Congratuations on continuing to hold high the cause the e-smoking.

Pillbox will be remembered as a hero in the fight for the e-smoking revolution!

 

[ned Zeppelin]

You can tell it's in his eyes and he's not dreaming of a White Christmas

 

[Kit]

i know he means business puffing on that 901B hehe

 

[ned Zeppelin]

wait till he gets the disposable cigar in his mouth.

 

[pillbox38]

Mark on a serious note. tomorrow i am on radio 5 live 7 am being interviewed as a follow up to the piece on the Butlers Arms.. Today was mad, BBC Radio one are doing a piece and want an interview also.. And finally believe it or not BBC Breakfast.

The breakfast one will have a WHO representative, me, a reseller and a customer who has quit.. So all in all it was manic....

 

[ned Zeppelin]

Good news Jason the way this is going you'll be able to say you've done more TV and radio work than myself.
But on a serious note. Jason keep the good work up and thank you for standing up for us all in these times

 

[Kit]

Mark on a serious note. tomorrow i am on radio 5 live 7 am being interviewed as a follow up to the piece on the Butlers Arms.. Today was mad, BBC Radio one are doing a piece and want an interview also.. And finally believe it or not BBC Breakfast.

The breakfast one will have a WHO representative, me, a reseller and a customer who has quit.. So all in all it was manic....

nice one Jason when the breakfast interview?

 

[pillbox38]

Kit lets see how it goes first, im not on a crusade but i have plenty of money time and energy tied up in my business. I also happen to believe in the products.

It would be a travesty if E.Cigs got pulled, thank you for your warm wishes it is appreciated...

 

[pillbox38]

Kit i have to be at BBc radio Lancashire at 6.55am.. Nicky campbells show starts at 7am, so anytime after that

 

[Kit]

Kit i have to be at BBc radio Lancashire at 6.55am.. Nicky campbells show starts at 7am, so anytime after that

i think your the perfect representative for the e-smoking world..now go have an early night.
and GOOD LUCK!

 

[Denni]

You are my hero

May even catch you on Radio One. Great stuff, get 'em while they are still curious and receptive

GOOD LUCK from me too!

 

[rustylug]

I dont think i can get that station up here .... whats the freq Pillbox ...Or can we listen on line ... Try and get beck to me before you have your early night lol lol .... Would like to listen.

 

[pillbox38]

rusty see link



BBC - BBC Radio 5 live Programmes - Schedule, Tuesday 30 September 2008

 

[Kate]

...
So the next step i feel, is getting some influetial person onboard, a professor of medicine or a person of similar status. The having the fluid produced in the UK needs to be high up on the agenda, sell by dates on the cartridges and child proof lids on the juice bottles.

These are small steps as the real challenge is getting it sanctioned as an NRT product, from a business perspective (Which i must admit is my primary motivator) Thats were the big bucks are... And a legitamate product is born..

You seem to be on the right track for approval for the juice; quality assured ingredients, hazard warning labels, use by dates, childproof caps and toxicology reports.

I emailed ASH today to try to get an idea of whether we might be able to get them onside, they would be powerful allies. - Home

To get approval as an NRT I think you have to go through NICE - Technology appraisals

Keep us informed of progress won't you, sometimes we can offer helpful suggestions

 

[clavit]

Here is the link to Pillbox's interview on Radio5:
BBC - BBC Radio 5 live Programmes - Breakfast, 01/10/2008

The interview start 52 minutes into the broadcast.

 

[Kit]

Here is the link to Pillbox's interview on Radio5:
BBC - BBC Radio 5 live Programmes - Breakfast, 01/10/2008

The interview start 52 minutes into the broadcast.

Shelagh Fogarty she's a real anti smoker bet she use to smoke !

batteries can last up to 8 hours wow..i want one of these where can i get one hehe

on a serious note well done jason