Oh, and I almost forgot - TVECA!
It's hard to know what their influence was, but they sent a letter claiming they (and their associates) represent 80% of the European industry and that they fully supported the final draft of article 18.
It was referred to by Linda McAvan, who stated that the e-cigarette industry was fully in favour of the proposals. If you look at the roster of companies that are members of TVECA you'll see that they are overwhelmingly cigalikes.
So, when it comes to lobbying, it's possible that the most insidious part of it came from within the e-cigarette industry. Although, that said, I tend to think of the industry as being formed of two separate but parallel industries.
I feel like crying. This is absolutely horrifying and maddening. I have a feeling that the FDA has been sitting and watching to see how this plays out. When the dust settles, then they will show their hand.
This world is so screwed....