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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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Why Canada Vapes would NEVER target children
I’m really at a loss here.
I just reviewed a Canadian Lung Association commercial against vaping. In it, it shows an ice cream truck, pulling up to what appears to be a neighbourhood in Toronto, selling ice cream. After describing all the flavours for sale such as bubblegum, vanilla, and other candy flavours, they hand out the ice cream to the children. It is only after handing out this ice cream that they indicate to the concerned parents that there is nicotine-laced in their ice cream. This is so wrong. As the teenagers say, I can’t even. Any vape shop owner will never target children.
First, e-liquid is only available for purchase by adults, Vape shops would never target children. Strictly regulated and strictly enforced, period. Second, the fact that there is nicotine in e-liquid is never hidden. All e-liquid legally sold in Canada must contain a warning label indicating its ingredients. Third, with the new regulations, at least in Ontario, anyone under 18 years old will not even see any advertising or promotion of any vaping-related items. Lastly, e-liquid has been available in fruity and sweet flavours for over 10 years, and increased youth use has been increasing only over the past few years. There has to be another reason..
Beyond the idiocy of this promotional material, I will provide a reasonable analytical explanation as to why it is ignorant to think that a vaping company would even want youth as customers. Let’s go beyond the moral and ethical responsibilities of every human being as a community to prevent our young people from activities that could cause harm, addiction, or pose challenges in their lives. Let’s focus only on the business aspect of running a vape shop.
Why a Vape Shop would NEVER target children:
Teenagers are FickleFirst, teenage vapers are fickle. Since the majority of teenagers are not using vaping products as they are recommended or created for, they are not regular users. Teenagers tended to intentionally overdose on nicotine using very high-nicotine devices such as JUUL pods to get a significant nicotine buzz similar to that of a marijuana joint or pipe. This is why at Canada Vapes we do not sell ultra-high nicotine e-liquids.
With this in mind, a teenage customer would likely purchase much less product from a vaping company than a committed, adult ex-smoker. A teenager may purchase a vape one time to use at a party and never vape again, whereas a 45-year-old man, for example, who has been smoking for 25 years and finds vaping an effective method to quit smoking will likely be a customer for many years to come. This 45-year-old hypothetical customer will also talk with his forty-something-year-old friends and family about your product.
It is breaking the law
The second reason that the idea of targeting youth and promoting vaping in Canada is idiocy is the fact that it is against the law. The first-time fines for selling vaping products to minors are in the thousands of dollars. No intelligently run business would risk these types of fines for an insignificant increase in sales. If these companies exist, I have never heard of them, nor have I had any interaction with their owners. Each vape shop owner I’ve ever spoken with fully supports all government regulations on limiting vaping age and IDs every customer that comes into their establishment.a vape shop owners will never target children anymore.
Teenagers don’t have much expendable Money
The third reason that a vape company targeting youth would be a major business mistake is that to put it bluntly, most teenagers don’t have a lot of money and have many places they want to spend their money. Even if you are selling a product designed and created for teenagers (and vaping products are not) the competition on where teenagers spend their money is intense. Most adults in their 40s have a full-time job. They likely have other sources of income. They are likely already spending hundreds of dollars a month on cigarettes. These customers are wonderful for vape shops as they have the income to support the transition away from tobacco cigarettes and into vaping. A teenager, on the other hand, has very limited resources and often many more areas that they want to spend their money. From fast food to malls, to the newest clothing, shoes, concerts, records, and other social activities, the financial capabilities of a teenager are very limited. A smart and savvy vape shop owner would target customers who can actually afford the products they sell.
Promoting to minors is a publicity nightmare
The fourth reason that of the company would never target youth is because of the terrible publicity that this could create in their business. Just take JUUL for example, who have been accused of targeting youth, and poor business practices, and see how their name has been run through the mud. Look at their stock valuation, look at their sales numbers, and you’ll quickly see that even being accused of targeting youth will have a major detrimental effect on your small business.
It is simply not necessary.
This fifth reason the vaping companies don’t target youth is because it is simply not necessary. Between the ages of 21 and 75, there is a massive number of smokers all across the world. There is an estimated 1.1 billion smokers in the world which is a monstrous number of potential customers. There is no need for any vape companies to consider promotions to non-smokers, youth smokers, or any other demographic because there is simply a massive target market available for them.Any vape shop owner will never target children.
If an insane and irrational vape shop owner were to run a vape shop designed to try to acquire a teenage customer base, they would most certainly be out of business before the paint was dry in their store. Quite simply, promoting vaping to youth is a terrible and damning business decision.
Please note that the most applicable reason to not sell the products to minors is that of a moral one. I was able to explain using five simple reasons why vape companies would be absolutely mad to consider promoting their products to minors. I did this without using any moral or ethical justifications or explanations. When you add this moral reasoning, it becomes abundantly clear that the only reason vape products are available in fruity, candy, and sweet flavours is for adult vapers who enjoy the sweet taste. Similarly to fruit and candy-infused alcohol; there is no denying that just because you get older, you never stop enjoying the sweeter things in life.
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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.
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CDC Report – Significant Decline in Young Adult Smokers Disproves ‘Gateway Effect’ of Vaping
CDC’s Findings
A recent study released by the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention presents intriguing data. The CDC reports that between 2014 and 2018, the percentage of young adults aged 18-24 who currently smoke cigarettes in the United States has dropped from 16.7% to 7.8%. This represents an overall reduction of over 50% in smokers aged 18-24, indicating no ‘gateway effect’ of vaping.
Increase in E-Cigarette Usage
During the same period, the percentage of adults in this group who currently use electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) has risen from 5.1% to 7.6%, an increase of 33%.
Debunking the ‘Gateway Effect’
The notion that an increase in the use of e-cigarettes will lead to an increase in adult smokers seems to be unfounded based on this CDC information. In contrast, the number of young adult smokers has seen a significant reduction over the past 5 years.
The Net Result
The overall net result is a 50% decrease in young adults smoking cigarettes, and an overall increase in non-smokers aged 18-24 from 78.2% to 84.6%.