Michigan’s Flavours Ban Blocked By Judge

Source from:  VapingPost 10/18/2019

Amidst the ongoing panic surrounding the alleged teen vaping epidemic and the infamous cases of “vape-related” lung disease, last month, Michigan became the first US state to ban flavoured vaping products. However, a state judge has just temporarily blocked this ban.

Last month Democratic Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued an executive order banning the sale of flavoured e-liquids across the State of Michigan. “As governor, my number one priority is keeping our kids safe,” said Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in a statement.

“And right now, companies selling vaping products are using candy flavours to hook children on nicotine and misleading claims to promote the belief that these products are safe. That ends today.”

Spreading flavour bans.

Other US states are considering similar bans. Washington, New York, Montana, Rhode Island and Oregon, have announced temporary bans on flavoured vaping products, while Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker, wants to set in place a four month ban on the sales of all vaping devices.

Additionally, Utah has passed emergency regulations limiting where e-cigarettes can be sold and California’s governor has issued an executive order to increase public awareness and develop warning labels.

Last month, the Trump administration also said that it would be banning flavours, but no further details have been released to this effect.  Enditem