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Interdiction des arômes de vape au Québec: Questions – Réponses
Qu’est-ce que l’interdiction des arômes?
À compter du 31 octobre 2023, la province de Québec interdira la vente de tous les produits aromatisés de vapotage/nicotine et d’e-liquides. Les seuls “arômes” autorisés à la vente sous l’Interdiction des arômes au Québec sont les liquides sans arôme et les tabacs. Les fruits, les menthes et autres ne pourront pas être achetés au Québec.
Pourquoi le Québec a-t-il adopté cette loi?
Le gouvernement du Québec prétend que l’interdiction des arômes protège les mineurs en rendant la vape moins attrayante. La réglementation a été conçue en partant du principe que les e-liquides aromatisés sont attrayants pour les jeunes et qu’en les rendant plus difficiles à acheter, on réduira le nombre de jeunes vapoteurs. L’objectif est d’empêcher les mineurs d’avoir accès aux produits de vapotage et de devenir dépendants de la nicotine.
Quel est l’impact de l’interdiction des arômes au Québec sur les vapoteurs adultes qui cherchent des alternatives aux produits du tabac traditionnels ?
L’interdiction des arômes au Québec affecte directement les vapoteurs adultes en limitant leur choix aux seuls liquides sans arôme et au tabac. Cette restriction soulève des inquiétudes parmi ceux qui utilisent le vapotage comme alternative au tabagisme, car l’interdiction élimine diverses options de saveurs qui peuvent contribuer au succès des efforts de sevrage tabagique.
Qu’est-ce qui est encore interdit?
Outre la suppression des e-liquides aromatisés, le Québec n’autorise plus que la vente de réservoirs de 2 ml et a réglementé l’apparence des produits de vapotage dans la publicité afin de les rendre moins attrayants. En outre, la concentration maximale de nicotine sera limitée à 20 mg.
Puis-je toujours commander en ligne au Québec auprès de Canada Vapes?
Oui, l’interdiction ne concerne que la vente de produits de vapotage aromatisés dans la province de Québec. Vous pouvez toujours commander en ligne à partir d’autres endroits et les faire expédier chez vous.
En réponse à l’interdiction des arômes au Québec, les vapoteurs adultes peuvent se trouver dans une situation difficile. Les vapoteurs peuvent être confrontés à des options réduites pour les arômes qui contribuent à leur expérience globale de vapotage. Ce changement de réglementation n’a pas seulement un impact sur les préférences personnelles, mais soulève également des questions quant à l’efficacité du vapotage en tant qu’outil de sevrage tabagique en l’absence de choix d’arômes diversifiés. Au fur et à mesure que le paysage du vapotage se transforme au Québec, les personnes confrontées à ces changements peuvent chercher d’autres stratégies pour maintenir leur engagement envers un mode de vie sans fumée. Il devient impératif pour les utilisateurs et les intervenants de l’industrie de se tenir informés et de s’adapter au cadre réglementaire en évolution, en favorisant une compréhension globale de la dynamique nuancée entourant le vapotage dans la province.
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Quebec Vape Flavour Ban – Q&A
What is the Quebec flavour ban?
As of October 31st 2023, the province of Quebec has banned the sale of any flavoured vaping/nicotine products and e-liquids. The only “flavours” allowed to be sold are flavourless liquids and tobaccos. Fruit, mints and others will not be available to purchase under this Quebec flavour ban.
Why did Quebec create this law?
The Quebec government claims the flavour ban protects the underage youth from starting to vape by making it less attractive. The belief that flavored e-liquid attracts young people and that making it harder to purchase will result in fewer young vapers informed the design of the regulations. The goal is to prevent minors from being able to access vaping products and becoming dependent on nicotine.
How does the Quebec Flavour Ban impact adult vapers seeking alternatives to traditional tobacco products?
The Quebec Flavour Ban directly affects adult vapers by limiting their choices to only flavourless liquids and tobacco. This restriction raises concerns among those who use vaping as a smoking alternative, as the ban eliminates various flavour options that may contribute to the success of smoking cessation efforts.
What else is prohibited?
In addition to the erasure of flavoured e-liquid, Quebec now only allows the sale of tanks that are 2ml, and has regulated the appearance of vaping products in advertising as an attempt to make it less attractive. Furthermore, there is a limitation on the maximum nicotine concentration to 20mg.
Can I still order online to Quebec from Canada Vapes?
Yes. The ban contributes only to the sale of flavoured vaping products in the province of Quebec. You can still order online from other places and have it shipped to you.
In response to the Quebec Flavour Ban, adult vapers may find themselves in a challenging position. Vapers may be grappling with reduced options for flavors that contribute to their overall vaping experience. This regulatory shift not only impacts personal preferences but also raises questions about the effectiveness of vaping as a smoking cessation tool in the absence of diverse flavor choices. As the vaping landscape undergoes transformation in Quebec, individuals navigating these changes may seek alternative strategies to maintain their commitment to a smoke-free lifestyle. It becomes imperative for both users and industry stakeholders to stay informed and adapt to the evolving regulatory framework, fostering a comprehensive understanding of the nuanced dynamics surrounding vaping in the province.
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Quebec on Track to Ban Flavoured Vapes Starting Oct. 31
Canadians on edge about Quebec flavoured e-liquids ban.
Health Minister Christian Dube announced that on October 31 2023, Quebec plans on banning the sale of all flavoured e-liquids and vaping products.
Only tobacco flavoured and unflavoured e-liquid products will be allowed to be sold.
This ban aims to deter folks from vaping, especially the younger crowd. The goal is to make vaping seem less attractive by providing less options for flavours and products.
Vaping Industry Feedback
The vaping industry and vape users are outraged. Angelina Raimondo, who runs 14 vape stores across Quebec, spoke out to express her upset towards the ban.
“90% of my e-liquid business is flavoured”, she says. “This right here. That’s it out of the entire store”, she says, pointing to a small shelf in one of her shops.
Quebec business owners across the province are wondering how they’ll survive with this ban ensuing soon, due to the rapid drop in sales they will have.
Meanwhile, Flory Doucas of the Quebec Coalition for Tobacco Control, is thrilled. “This is really what was needed to reduce the appeal of vaping products among our youth”.
Doucas agrees that this change was necessary in order to reduce vape consumption, but Raimondo argues that vaping has helped for many to quit smoking and that this ban is counterproductive.
She wonders if herself, among others, might end up returning to cigarettes after the flavour ban is put through. Quebec flavoured e-liquids ban removes a popular option for harm reduction from cigarettes.
Black Market Concerns
There is also concern of illegal black market vaping products rising, as mentioned by Eric Gagnon, Imperial Tobacco Canada’s vice-president of legal and external affairs. “[Young people] will inevitably continue to obtain their supplies the same way adults will from now on – through the black market, where products are unlicensed and there are no safety standards.”
Although discourse from either side of the spectrum ensues, pro-vapers are considering taking legal action on the province of Quebec in regards to the flavour ban.
For vapers, purchasing flavoured nicotine products is still possible.
Flavoured vaping products continue to be legal to buy and sell in Ontario and other provinces. It is not against the law to ship products to other provinces. Canada Vapes premium flavoured e-liquids are still available for purchase here.
Although a relief for customers, Quebec based businesses will inevitably suffer under these new restrictions. Quebec sellers will be forced to uphold a new standard when it comes to their products.
Author: Jayna Taylor
References
Dan Spector, Quebec to Ban Flavoured Vapes on October 31st (Global News, 2023). -
Nova Scotia to ban all flavoured vaping products
Nova Scotia has become the third province to suggest restricting vaping Products in the province. Ontario and British Columbia have both proposed provincial regulations on vaping, but Nova Scotia’s proposed bans are, by far, the most restrictive in Canada.
The ban is set to come into place on April 1, 2020, and it will include the ban of “any flavours of the liquid”. The only available e-liquid and vaping products in Nova Scotia will be tobacco and bland flavour.
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P.E.I. Vaping bill to increase age from 19 to 21, and ban e-liquid flavours.
PC MLA, Cory Deagle, passed the second reading of a private member’s P.E.I. The vaping bill would restrict where vaping products can be sold, would ban certain flavours, and would also raise the legal age to buy tobacco and e-cigarettes from 19 to 21.
Deagle stated: “These substances, you become addicted to nicotine. In some cases, there is four or five, 20 times the amount of nicotine and e-cigarette than there is in a regular cigarette.”
The second reading vote was unanimous, with all parties in support of passing the bill. There is also discussion about the possibility of adding taxes when this P.E.I. vaping bill is introduced in the spring.
The P.E.I. Vaping bill also addresses where vape products can be sold – indicating they could only be sold in a “tobacconist shop”.
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Youth-Friendly Sour Key Pop Rock Candy Vodka Drink! Palasad Targeting Youth?
Over the past several months, the vaping world has been attacked by both our media and our government. Allegations about vaping companies have been strong and bold, suggesting that vaping companies are targeting youth in an attempt to get them hooked on nicotine at an early age. The media and our government have been suggesting that the reason e-liquids and vaping products contain flavours such as strawberry, bubblegum, chocolate, and the like is to intentionally attract young people to vaping.
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Trump suggests banning vaping products could lead to “stuff on the street corner that could be horrible”
President Trump now seems open to the idea that vaping nicotine e-liquid is not ‘killing people’ and the idea of banning Vaping Products across the United States on a federal level seems to be in question.
Trump stated in a recent press conference: “The one thing I see, when you watch prohibition, you look at the alcohol, cigarettes, you look at all. If you don’t give it to them it’s going to come here illegally. Instead of legitimate companies… they are going to be selling stuff on the street corner that could be horrible.”
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Should we ban ground beef? Pet turtles? Don’t ban vaping – Salmonella is killing Americans!
From the mind (and mouth) of Howie – Founder of CanadaVapes.com – Canada’s First (and subjectively best) Vape Shop since 2010.
The Controversy Surrounding Vaping Bans
In recent months, the discussion around banning vaping has reached a fever pitch. Several states have outright banned all vaping devices, regardless of whether they’re being used as a smoking cessation device or bought off the street. The outcry from government heads has been to ban it all.
The Impact of Smoking
It’s important to remember that smoking cigarettes is the #1 preventable killer of Americans. Around the world, smoking claims the lives of 8,000,000 people each year. (SOURCE) Vaping has been extensively studied and found to be 95%+ safer than smoking (SOURCE). Yet, in the face of fear and panic, the knee-jerk reaction has been to ban it.
Comparing Risks: Salmonella vs. Vaping
By comparison, Salmonella kills an estimated 420 Americans every single year. That’s 1.2 Americans every day, dead from eating ground beef or playing with their pet turtle and not washing their hands. Salmonella causes 1.35 million illnesses and results in over 26,000 hospitalizations each year (SOURCE). So, where is the outcry to ban ground beef or other potential sources of Salmonella?
Here is a list of the ingredients of our e-liquids at Canada Vapes. There are four ingredients only. There is no reason for nicotine e-liquids to contain this product. If they did, this situation would have arisen over 10 years ago when vaping started getting popular. Some unregulated THC vape pod manufacturers have been using it in their products recently as a thickening or thinning agent. (SOURCE)
The Real Culprit: THC Infused Vaping Pods
THC infused vaping pods have been found to be the primary culprit of Vaping Related Illness, and the CDC has claimed Vitamin E Acetate as the major contributor to the vaping related illnesses across the US (SOURCE). Vape e-liquids with nicotine do not contain Vitamin E Acetate.
The Role of Regulation
In Canada, where marijuana is legal and therefore regulated, Health Canada has stated that marijuana pods and vape pens sold in Canada do not contain Vitamin E Acetate, never have and never will. This highlights the importance of regulation in ensuring the safety of consumers.
The Bottom Line
At the end of the day, nothing is completely safe. However, the risks associated with various activities need to be compared and understood. For those who are smoking cigarettes and cannot quit, vaping could be a safer alternative.
Even if you are a non-smoker and non-vaper, the fact that the US government is so quick to shout out “Ban!” whenever something happens that brings them fear, is a dangerous environment to live in. One day your government may ban or make illegal something you want or need, so take concern about this situation.
Peace & Love,
Howie
NOTE: This article is subjective to writing. Not to be taken tooooo seriously.
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Donald Trump suggests rising the vaping age to 21 “or so”
According to CNBC, Trump stated “We’re going to be coming out with a very important position on vaping. We have to take care of our kids, most importantly, so we are going to have an age limit of 21 or so, so will be coming out with something next week very important on vaping”
In the United States, the legal age of vaping nicotine e- liquid varies from 18 to 21 depending on the state.
At this time, 29 out of 51 states and territories have their minimum age set at 18, four out of 51 at 19, and in 18 out of 51 the minimum age to purchase vaping products is 21.
Related: View State By State Vaping laws in the United States (U.S.) Here.
While Trump in the past has suggested the idea of banning flavors, he seems to be quite indecisive and has said it to be meeting with vaping advocates along with professionals to consider his options.
This is a bit of a wait and see situation. Nothing officially has been legislated, but the writing seems to be on the wall that there will be changes made to the laws in the United States regarding vaping imposed by the federal government.
Originally reported by The Verge.
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Vancouver City proposes banning vape ads & other restrictions to curb youth vaping.
Vancouver City proposes a motion to ban vape ads & minimum distances between vape shops and schools.
Lisa Dominato has put forward a motion to limit the sale and promotion of vape equipment and Vape Ads within Vancouver City.
There are currently no restrictions on the sales of vaping products and she is looking to change that.
Counselor Rebecca Bligh wants restrictions that would limit how close vaping shops can be to schools as well as youth-oriented facilities. She is also looking to ban any advertisements on city-owned properties.
The Health Minister of British Columbia stated on October 29 that British Columbia is planning regulatory action that would involve education, youth empowerment, and governmental pressure regarding the use of vaping in British Columbia.
If this motion passes, Dominato is looking to have a framework available for early 2020
Dominato stated “It feels like we are a little bit in catch-up mode” when discussing this motion.
From our perspective at Canada Vapes, we appreciate the effort being made by any municipalities working to restrict access to vaping products for youth. We believe it’s equally important to ensure all retail locations of vaping products in British Columbia, as well as across Canada, are being regulated to ensure they are not selling the products to minors. Vaping nicotine e-liquid is a product and service designed for adult smokers looking to transition to a safer alternative.
Thanks to CBC for the content for this article.