FDA Participates in TPE24 to Promote Regulations and Policies

Regulations by 2FIRSTS
Feb.01.2024
FDA Participates in TPE24 to Promote Regulations and Policies
The largest tobacco exhibition in North America, TPE24, opened in Las Vegas on January 31st, attracting widespread attention from the e-cigarette industry as the FDA participated in the event.

The largest tobacco exhibition in North America, TPE24, officially opened in Las Vegas on January 31st, Pacific Standard Time. The participation of the US e-cigarette regulatory agency, FDA, in this exhibition has sparked widespread attention and discussions within the e-cigarette industry. Industry insiders have been speculating on the motive behind FDA's participation.

FDA Participates in TPE24 to Promote Regulations and Policies
FDA booth scene | Image source: 2FIRSTS

 

On the first day of the event, 2FIRSTS obtained information about the purpose of FDA's participation. It is understood that FDA's main objective of participating in the exhibition is to disseminate regulatory knowledge to e-cigarette companies, promote key policies related to FDA's regulation of e-cigarettes, and guide e-cigarette companies towards compliant sales practices. Additionally, they are providing free age verification devices to support e-cigarette companies in fulfilling their social responsibilities effectively.

FDA Participates in TPE24 to Promote Regulations and Policies
FDA is giving away age verification devices on site for free. Image source: 2FIRSTS.

 

In addition, 2FIRSTS also conducted interviews with FDA on-site personnel to discuss their future adjustment plans for PMTA. This content will be shared in detail during a live broadcast at the TPE exhibition and American market deep sharing session, held by 2FIRSTS on February 6. In this live event, 2FIRSTS Global Executive Editor Hou Yuhan and the US team will share the latest exhibition findings and delve into US product trends, policy directions, and more. For more information and registration details, please scan the QR code below to contact 2FIRSTS staff.

FDA Participates in TPE24 to Promote Regulations and Policies
FDA hopes retailers will post it in the store. | Image source: 2FIRSTS

 

FDA Participates in TPE24 to Promote Regulations and Policies
The FDA hopes that retailers will post it inside the store | Image Source: 2FIRSTS

 

After the end of the exhibition, 2FIRSTS will be hosting a deep sharing event on TPE and the American market on February 6th. During this event, 2FIRSTS' Global Executive Editor-in-Chief, Yuna Hou, and the American team will share the latest discoveries from the exhibition and delve into topics such as product trends and policy direction in the United States. For more information and registration, please scan the QR code below to contact 2FIRSTS staff members.


 美国FDA烟草中心将参加TPE24烟草展 展位设在电子烟展台集中区

 

 

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