So, Does the iPhone in Your Hand Also Count as a Tobacco Product?

Nowadays, several models of vaporizers come with Bluetooth functionality, and all vaping products are considered tobacco products, even those without nicotine. So, does that mean any electronic device, like the smartphone in your hand, which can connect to an e-cigarette, can also be classified as a tobacco product?

Blog author John Gault approaches this from an interesting and humorous angle to effectively present the facts. Many e-cigarette models have Bluetooth connectivity, which can run on both Android and iOS. This connection can provide various functions, such as helping vapers track their vaping frequency and nicotine consumption if the e-liquid contains nicotine.

The author's point is that since these e-cigarette models use Bluetooth connectivity, or require a separate app to activate any functions, it undoubtedly requires additional software and electronic devices, like your phone. So, should these additional electronic devices also be considered tobacco products?

After all, during an online seminar, a presumed rule expert made the following statement: "If your product is intended for use by tobacco product users, altering the characteristics or performance of tobacco products (e-liquids) will still be considered components or parts of tobacco products and will be regulated."

An Illogical Clause

Pointing out the absurdity of the presumed rule, focusing on the fact that "nicotine-free e-liquids are still classified as tobacco products," the author sarcastically responds that if that’s the case, then our smart devices are undoubtedly tobacco products too. Using them in public places, like on airplanes, or children using smartphones at school, would certainly be illegal.