Vape Weekly: No Evidence Vaping Raises COVID-19 Infection Risk

This article is reproduced on Qianxin.com, with the original title: "Prospective E-Cigarette Industry Global Weekly Report No. 44: No evidence that e-cigarettes increase the probability of contracting COVID-19"
 

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Reports that e-cigarettes increase the probability of infection have increased. Experts: There is no scientific evidence

Recently, an article published by the US media Time pointed out that media reports on the possible link between e-cigarettes and COVID-19 have increased. The National Institute on Drug Abuse said on its blog that people with drug abuse disorders may be more likely to contract the virus, and this group also includes e-cigarette users. Although many media have reported that smoking is linked to an increased possibility of coronavirus infection, so far, there is no scientific data showing a link between the two.

E-cigarette brand companies in the United Nations present masks to foreign customers

As a well-known e-cigarette trader in China, Elego decided to launch a free mask program on its official English-language website to help customers who need masks due to the lack of masks in many foreign countries/regions, resulting in unreasonable prices. This event is supported by some e-cigarette brand companies. Currently, domestic e-cigarette companies including VAPORESSO, SMOK, UWELL, VOOPOO, OBS and SMOANT have sponsored the event.

39 U.S. states will jointly investigate whether Juul sells to young people

Investigators from 39 U.S. states, including Connecticut, Florida, Nevada, Oregon and Texas, will study Juul Labs 'sales and marketing practices to determine whether the company sells e-cigarette products to young people. Last month, Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro filed a lawsuit against Juul, accusing the manufacturer of misleading consumers about the health risks and addictive nature of its products and marketing them to teenagers.

2. Industry dynamics

Xifog e-cigarettes release new formula for nicotine X

On April 8, the domestic e-cigarette brand Xiwu held an online press conference on technology research and development and product release. Dr. Xing Chenyue, the chief scientist of fog lovers, developed a new formula of nicotine for fog lovers, which they named Nicotine X.

Ono Electronic Cigarette Online Membership System Mini programs

Ono Electronic Cigarette announced the launch of the membership system Mini programs on its WeChat service account, allowing users to exchange points for gifts, inquire about nearby stores, and invite friends to register.

relx sends COVID-19 relief supplies to international partners

Domestic e-cigarette brand RELX Technology has announced the expansion of RELX Care for You program to support its international partners during the COVID-19 crisis. RELX will send 78200 masks and more than 515 gallons of hand sanitizer to its global distributors, partners and store owners. Supplies will be sent to countries in Asia, Europe, Canada and South America. RELX will continue to monitor the global development of COVID-19 and will provide necessary supplies to its partners and employees in need.

RELX proposes measures to the New Zealand Parliament to prevent minors from using e-cigarettes

According to local media reports in New Zealand, although the COVID-19 virus is still prevalent, the Health Options Committee of the New Zealand Parliament continues to perform its duties to regulate e-cigarettes and prevent young people from using e-cigarette products. The Health Board reviewed the Smoke-Free Environments and Controlled Products (Vapors) Amendment Act and invited RELAX Technology, Asia's leading independent e-cigarette brand, and its New Zealand partner Mission Limited to deliver a speech via video conference based on health issues.

Yingqu Technology: Has been deployed in the global supply chain system

Lin Songhua, Chairman and General Manager of Yingqu Technology, introduced in his 2019 annual report on Thursday afternoon that the company has been deeply involved in the field of intelligent manufacturing for more than ten years and has entered the global supply chain system layout of internationally renowned companies and technology-based companies. The company's core business philosophy is to create high value for customers, so in addition to e-cigarette customers and engraving machine customers, there are still many good customers. For example, the company's future cooperation with internationally renowned companies such as Bosch and Honeywell is very worth looking forward to.# p#pagination title #e#

Co-inventor of Juul equipment will leave

People familiar with the matter revealed that the co-inventor of Juul Labs Inc.'s e-cigarette left the company on Monday. Cole Hatton, Juul's chief engineer, was one of the company's first employees. He also co-invented the Juul device with company co-founders Adam Bowen and James Monsees. He is also one of the key people in Juul's recent departure, after Guy Cartwright, the executive responsible for leading the company's $1 billion restructuring, announced his departure and co-founder Monsees has announced he will leave Juul.

The British Electronic Cigarette Association assures users that e-cigarette products will still be available during the epidemic

Previously, the British Electronic Cigarette Industry Association (UKVIA) assured e-cigarette users in a press release that although offline e-cigarette stores have been closed due to the impact of the current epidemic, online e-commerce can still operate normally.

American Consumers Association defends vaporous e-cigarettes

Recently, the Consumer Association of America released a message to the outside world that some of the policies and measures currently implemented by the U.S. government on vaporous e-cigarette products may endanger public health. The association clearly pointed out that e-cigarette regulations affect public health. At the same time, the association also pointed out that the harm of vaporous e-cigarette products is much less than that of ordinary flammable tobacco products. Government regulation of such products, coupled with some misleading information about vaporous e-cigarette products, is preventing smokers from seeking a better alternative that could save lives.

The American Electronic Cigarette Association hopes the government will listen to them

Recently, Gregory Conley, head of the American Electronic Cigarette Association, said in an interview with reporters that regarding the next steps announced by the Trump administration to ban vaporous e-cigarette products, including raising the legal age for purchasing tobacco products to 21 years old and other measures, the head of the Electronic Cigarette Association said that they hope that U.S. government regulators can also listen to some of their opinions.

Foreign media: FDA's application to extend PMTA deadline by four months is still not enough

Foreign professional e-cigarette media vaporvoice published an article saying that although the U.S. FDA is expected to postpone the premarket application (PMTA) date (May 12) for original tobacco and e-cigarette products to September due to the impact of the COVID-19 epidemic, during the epidemic, many states listed e-cigarettes as unnecessary basic services, and it is still difficult for dealers and manufacturers to make profits. In the face of the long-time and high-cost PMTA, nearly 100% of e-cigarette stores still cannot escape the misfortune of closing.

American medical experts: Smoking may increase the risk of infection with the new coronavirus, including smoking e-cigarettes

Recently, many medical experts pointed out that whether smoking cigarettes or e-cigarettes may increase the risk of infection with COVID-19. In addition, medical research has also confirmed the possibility that smokers are more susceptible to COVID-19. According to the New York Times report on the 9th, since smoking tobacco and cannabis products can damage the lungs, and the main organ damaged by COVID-19 is the lungs, smokers may face a greater risk of contracting COVID-19. Many medical experts pointed out that whether smoking cigarettes or e-cigarettes may increase the risk of contracting COVID-19.

New Zealand's E-Cigarette Association urges lawmakers to follow UK's e-cigarette advertising regulations

The British Public Health (PHE) recently released its latest report on e-cigarettes. As the New Zealand Parliament prepares to enact e-cigarette regulations, the New Zealand E-Cigarette Industry Association (VTANZ) is urging local legislators to remove a ban on e-cigarette advertising from the PHE's rulebook. Latest comment from the PHE: Vaping in England: A summary of the 2020 evidence update points out that false fears of e-cigarettes are preventing many smokers from switching to e-cigarettes, something the PHE has long recognized.

Olympics postponed smoking ban in Tokyo restaurants suspended, with fines of up to US$470

Starting from April 1, the Tokyo City Government completed a phased implementation of a smoking ban in restaurants before the Olympics and Paralympics. The NHK reported that the ban applies to all restaurants with employees in Tokyo. The order still allows smoking in restaurants without employees, but managers must report to the Public Health Center. Any smoker and building manager found to violate the ban will face fines of up to $470. Restaurants across Tokyo have posted signs about the ban and placed ashtrays on the streets outside business premises.# p#pagination title #e#

Study: Fewer people suffer from electronic nebulization lung disease in states where recreational marijuana is legal

On April 8, a researcher involved in a study on the prevalence of electronic aerosol lung disease in cities in the United States reported that in 2019, states with recreational marijuana legalization laws had fewer cases of e-cigarette-related lung injury (EVALI) than states without such policies. Studies have shown that in states that have legalized recreational marijuana, the incidence of EVALI averaged 1.7 cases per million population (95% confidence interval 0.3-3.1), which is much lower than in states where it is legalized only for medical purposes (8.8% confidence interval 5.1-12.5) or completely illegal (81% confidence interval 4.1-12.0).

Research: E-cigarettes do not increase the risk of infection or severe illness, but rather residual lung damage from cigarettes

Clinical studies have shown that despite the use of aerosol smoking as a tool to reduce harm, the lungs of modified smokers are continuing to recover. Therefore, the clear conclusion is that e-cigarettes per se do not put people at risk of further severe symptoms of COVID-19, but rather are residual lung damage caused by smoking.

Study: Underage smokers are less likely to quit smoking as adults

According to CNN, a study shows that people who started smoking when they were young are more likely to smoke every day in adulthood and find it much more difficult to quit smoking. The study's results were published Wednesday, and the team strongly opposed smoking among children of any age, even through experimentation. Smoking is an avoidable health risk whose seeds are in childhood, David Jacobs, the study's lead author and Mayo Professor of Public Health in the Department of Epidemiology and Community Health at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, told a news conference.

3. Investment and financing

E-cigarette brand VPO Weipo completes a new round of strategic financing

Domestic electronic atomization technology company VPO Microper has recently completed a new round of strategic financing. This round of financing is jointly invested by new strategic investors and old shareholders. This is also the first e-cigarette brand to refinance under the dual impact of the online ban on sales in the e-cigarette industry and the COVID-19 epidemic. VPO founder Hao Xiaomeng said that the financing will be mainly used to promote VPO's people-friendly bomb replacement kits, improve the existing channel system, and recruit more urban regional partners and professional e-cigarette partners.

4. Industry data

The e-cigarette industry has a clear industrial chain and complete supporting facilities

E-cigarettes are one of the new types of tobacco. They are electronic products that imitate cigarettes. In the early days, they rose in Europe and the United States due to their positioning of smoking cessation and cigarette replacement and street culture. Since their development, they have formed a relatively large consumer market. Data from the World Tobacco Report shows that global e-cigarette sales continued to increase from 2012 to 2018. By 2018, global e-cigarette market sales were approximately US$14.5 billion, a year-on-year increase of 20.83%.
 
Since development, the industrial chain of the e-cigarette industry has become relatively clear and complete. The upstream of the industrial chain includes raw material suppliers and component manufacturers, which are mainly responsible for chip design and manufacturing, the production of components such as smoke oil/smoke bombs, batteries, plastic hardware and atomizers. The midstream is brand owners and manufacturers; the downstream is sales channel owners.