With all of the negative things being thrown at us vapers, and the deeming FDA regulations, I wonder why so many companies add coloring to their e-liquids. Aside from the fact that they are UNNECESSARY additives, I believe all these bright colors might be enticing to young children. Imagine a group of e-liquids that all range in color from clear to brown. Now, imagine a second group of e-liquids, with all the colors of the rainbow, sitting next to the natural colored e-liquids. Which do you think a child would reach for? If you use the colors to help differentiate what flavors are in each bottle, perhaps you need a good labeling system.
Also, I prefer subdued labeling over vividly colored labels. I believe there should be no pictures of fruit, candy, deserts, food, unicorns, robots, rainbows, cartoon characters, etcetera, on the labels. Image the same scenario, subdued labels next to vividly colored and/or pictured labels. Which do you think a young child would reach for? I am not saying that labels should be incredibly plain, just use subdued colors. Take Five Pawns and Flavorz By Joe for example. They have very nice packaging and labeling without using vivid colors, or pictures to represent the flavor.
E-liquids should never be left were children could reach them. And, as responsible adults, we should do our very best to prevent this from happening. However, if by chance, a child is faced with a bottle of e-liquid, I believe that natural colors, subdued labels, and of course, child safety caps, would be the last line of defense in preventing a possible tragedy. ALL e-liquid manufacturers should use child resistant lids, of some type.
Additionally, I think manufacturers should be a little more accurate and honest, with labeling, where PG/VG ratios, flavorings, nicotine and other additives are concerned.
With cloud chasing becoming a bigger part of the vaping community, there are manufacturers that claim to sell 100% VG e-liquids. Flavorings and nicotine are not VG. So, any e-liquid, that contains flavorings and/or nicotine, are not 100% VG. Their e-liquids may use 100% VG base with only added flavor and/or nicotine and, if this is the case, these types of e-liquids would be more appropriately labeled Max VG. The same applies to Max PG e-liquids. If it has flavorings and/or nicotine, it is not 100% PG.
Some manufacturers cater to vapers that are sensitive or allergic to PG. They may only use VG, flavorings and/or nicotine, with a little added water, or something else, to thin out the e-liquid. Their listed ingredients should reflect this. Perhaps these types of e-liquids could be labeled as PG Free, with some type of viscosity rating. Perhaps a scale to shows water on one end andGVG at the other. They could then use an arrow to indicate the appropriate viscosity.
Similarly, 50/50 blends, would likely be better listed as having a 50% PG/50% VG base with flavor and/or nicotine added. The same would apply to any other claimed PG/VG ratios.
I am not advocating that manufacturers divulge the exact mixtures used in their e-liquids. However, each ingredient should be listed on the label. The only ingredient that should be precisely listed is the nicotine content. And, I believe that manufacturers would be better off listing the nicotine content per ml. For example, list the nicotine content as "12mg per ml" instead of just "12mg" or "12mg strength". We, as veteran vapers, may understand that "12mg" means 12mg per ml. However, imagine an uneducated person testing a 10ml bottle listed as "12mg" only to discover that there is in fact 120mg of nicotine in that 10ml bottle. I am afraid that these types of inconsistencies are what the FDA will use to try and stop the manufacture of e-liquids. Each label should also contain a warning about the dangers associated with nicotine.
I know that manufacturers are not allowed to post here. If you are an e-liquid manufacturer, feel free to send me a PM. I can then copy and paste, any responses, to this thread. To avoid any possible conflicts with the admins, I will keep all copied and pasted responses, from manufacturers, anonymous.
I also welcome responses from fellow ECF civilian vapers, here in the thread.
Thank you for your time and consideration,
Matthew
Also, I prefer subdued labeling over vividly colored labels. I believe there should be no pictures of fruit, candy, deserts, food, unicorns, robots, rainbows, cartoon characters, etcetera, on the labels. Image the same scenario, subdued labels next to vividly colored and/or pictured labels. Which do you think a young child would reach for? I am not saying that labels should be incredibly plain, just use subdued colors. Take Five Pawns and Flavorz By Joe for example. They have very nice packaging and labeling without using vivid colors, or pictures to represent the flavor.
E-liquids should never be left were children could reach them. And, as responsible adults, we should do our very best to prevent this from happening. However, if by chance, a child is faced with a bottle of e-liquid, I believe that natural colors, subdued labels, and of course, child safety caps, would be the last line of defense in preventing a possible tragedy. ALL e-liquid manufacturers should use child resistant lids, of some type.
Additionally, I think manufacturers should be a little more accurate and honest, with labeling, where PG/VG ratios, flavorings, nicotine and other additives are concerned.
With cloud chasing becoming a bigger part of the vaping community, there are manufacturers that claim to sell 100% VG e-liquids. Flavorings and nicotine are not VG. So, any e-liquid, that contains flavorings and/or nicotine, are not 100% VG. Their e-liquids may use 100% VG base with only added flavor and/or nicotine and, if this is the case, these types of e-liquids would be more appropriately labeled Max VG. The same applies to Max PG e-liquids. If it has flavorings and/or nicotine, it is not 100% PG.
Some manufacturers cater to vapers that are sensitive or allergic to PG. They may only use VG, flavorings and/or nicotine, with a little added water, or something else, to thin out the e-liquid. Their listed ingredients should reflect this. Perhaps these types of e-liquids could be labeled as PG Free, with some type of viscosity rating. Perhaps a scale to shows water on one end andGVG at the other. They could then use an arrow to indicate the appropriate viscosity.
Similarly, 50/50 blends, would likely be better listed as having a 50% PG/50% VG base with flavor and/or nicotine added. The same would apply to any other claimed PG/VG ratios.
I am not advocating that manufacturers divulge the exact mixtures used in their e-liquids. However, each ingredient should be listed on the label. The only ingredient that should be precisely listed is the nicotine content. And, I believe that manufacturers would be better off listing the nicotine content per ml. For example, list the nicotine content as "12mg per ml" instead of just "12mg" or "12mg strength". We, as veteran vapers, may understand that "12mg" means 12mg per ml. However, imagine an uneducated person testing a 10ml bottle listed as "12mg" only to discover that there is in fact 120mg of nicotine in that 10ml bottle. I am afraid that these types of inconsistencies are what the FDA will use to try and stop the manufacture of e-liquids. Each label should also contain a warning about the dangers associated with nicotine.
I know that manufacturers are not allowed to post here. If you are an e-liquid manufacturer, feel free to send me a PM. I can then copy and paste, any responses, to this thread. To avoid any possible conflicts with the admins, I will keep all copied and pasted responses, from manufacturers, anonymous.
I also welcome responses from fellow ECF civilian vapers, here in the thread.
Thank you for your time and consideration,
Matthew
