E-liquid quality for online sales may not be guaranteed
In recent years, with the increase in domestic smoke control and the popularization of the harmful health concept of smoking, vape, which assists in quitting smoking and harms the body far less than ordinary tobacco, has been selling hotly. On the Internet, vape has even become With a popular culture, it is not uncommon for teens to use vape products.
However, according to a recent survey by reporters, domestic vapes and e-liquids sold online are not made by regular e-liquid manufacturers, but are blended by shopkeepers and black workshops. Buyers have no way of distinguishing them, and health and safety cannot be guaranteed.
Not long ago, FOX NEWS revealed a new Harvard study saying that "vape used to quit smoking may contain bacterial and mycotoxins." The show said that researchers said that some parts of the research need to be further studied because These toxins can also be found in cotton. The silicone core material used in vape cartridges is cotton.
According to industry sources, the profit of selling vape itself is not high, and the main profit point is on the e-liquid used in selling vape. "Imported e-liquid is too expensive, so some merchants choose to" deploy "themselves." According to industry insiders, many domestically produced e-liquids that can be seen online are made by blending raw materials from small workshops. The sanitary conditions are extremely poor without any safety and sanitation guarantees.
"Vape is divided into low power and high power, according to the concentration of nicotine." The owner of the e-liquid raw material told reporters that the main raw material for processing ordinary nicotine e-liquid is nicotine, flavor and fragrance plus VG, and then matched with It is made of PG and other materials that increase the flow of smoke. And the relevant raw materials he sold were only printed with the words "nicotine" on a simple plastic bucket, and there was no relevant product description and other information. In addition, nicotine salt e-liquid has recently appeared on the market. It is very popular among smokers because it is synthesized by high concentration nicotine combined with a small amount of nicotine salt. Nicotine is divided into 2%, 3%, or 5%. Concentration, there are some e-liquids with 0 nicotine, "In fact, there are still some nicotine in it, and it is just a gimmick." A boss who once wholesaled e-liquid revealed.
The reporter found that 1 kg of nicotine was sold online at a price of about 2,000 yuan. After being blended by a perfumer, at least 50 kg of 2% nicotine salt e-liquid can be produced. "No one usually puts a sufficient amount, so you can do more." The owner of the e-liquid raw material store said, "A 10 ml bottle of e-liquid can sell for at least 50 yuan. Some special flavors can sell for more than 100 yuan. "
Because the price of vape ranges from a dozen yuan to one thousand yuan, the entry barrier is low and there are no purchase restrictions. Many young people and even students can easily obtain vape.
As vapes are drawn on the Internet, smoke-blowing videos tend to get a high number of clicks. In this way, vapes have gradually formed a street culture, which has spread in youth groups in recent years. Some of them said, "In fact, they are not interested in smoking, but just like playing with smoke and playing tricks." Regarding whether these blended electronic e-liquids bought from the Internet are healthy and compliant, young buyers can't tell at all.v
According to the circular issued by the State Administration of Market Supervision and Administration and the State Tobacco Monopoly Administration on August 28, 2018, "Sale of vape to minors" is displayed, at present, China has not officially promulgated the national standard for vape. Various types of vape products on sale are highly random in terms of raw material selection, additive use, process design, quality control, etc. The quality of vape products is uneven, and some products may have e-liquid leaks and poor-quality batteries. Hidden quality and safety hazards, such as the addition of unsafe ingredients.
The notice stressed that market entities must not sell vapes to minors. The Framework Convention on Tobacco Control, which was signed and acceded to by the World Health Organization in 2006, stipulates: "Prohibition of the production and sale of sweets, snacks, toys, or any other physical object in the shape of tobacco products that are attractive to minors;" The Law on the Protection of Minors clearly stipulates: "Sale of tobacco and alcohol to minors is prohibited." As a supplement to traditional tobacco products such as cigarettes, vape has its own significant safety and health risks. In order to strengthen the social protection of the physical and mental health of minors, various market entities must not sell vapes to minors. It is recommended that the e-commerce platform deduct points or close stores for related illegal shops; strengthen the review and control of the names of vape products on the shelves, take effective measures to block related keywords, and not display vape products to minors.
However, on online shopping platforms such as Taobao and Jingdong, there are no restrictions on minors when selling vape and e-liquid.
Staff from the industry and commerce department said that at present vape is only considered as a general commodity in China, and a large number of vape products are bought and sold through the Internet trading platform, which is in a "three none" state without product standards, quality supervision, and safety assessment.
In recent years, although "smoking control orders" have been issued in various places, smoking is not allowed in public places such as restaurants, Internet cafes, bus stops, and offices, but most of them have not explicitly prohibited vape. After verification with the health authorities, the current tobacco control regulations in Beijing only apply to cigarettes that can be lit, and vape is not within the scope of tobacco control. This has also caused a large number of cigarette smokers to purchase vape products, thereby achieving the purpose of smoking indoors, and also causing vape sales to be popular.
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