US Media Exposes Miami E-Cig Expo Overrun with Illegal Products, Ex-Official Decries "No Consequences" for Illegality

Apr.22
US Media Exposes Miami E-Cig Expo Overrun with Illegal Products, Ex-Official Decries "No Consequences" for Illegality
Despite a federal ban on flavored vapes aimed at curbing youth addiction, these illegal products were openly displayed and sold at public expos across the United States, as discovered at a recent event in Miami.

Editor's Note

 

April 22,U.S. media outlet 7News reported that it discovered a large quantity of illegal e-cigarette products at the Alternative Products Expo in Miami. Former Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) Deputy Director and 27-year veteran of the agency, Rich Marianos, stated that these products are 100% illegal under federal law, and noted the absence of law enforcement at the event. The report also mentioned that such violations typically need to be handled by federal agencies unless individual states have enacted legal directives allowing local law enforcement to take action.

 

Here are the key points of the article:
 

● Illegal Vapes on Display: Flavored vapes, illegal under federal law targeting teenagers, were prominently featured at public expos.

 

● Targeting Young People: These vapes come in appealing flavors like Banana Taffy, Blueberry Milk, Gummy Rush, and Tropical Gush, with playful packaging to attract young users.

 

● Federal Ban Ignored: Despite the FDA's 2020 ban on flavored vapes, numerous unauthorized products were openly sold.

 

● Lawmaker Criticism: Senator Dick Durbin and Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi have strongly criticized the FDA and Department of Justice for their lack of effective action.

 

● Ineffective Enforcement: The FDA's primary response has been issuing warning letters, which have proven insufficient to stop the illegal sales.

 

● Limited Local Authority: Local law enforcement often cannot take action against these federally illegal products without specific state directives.

 

● Specific Brands Present: Brands like HQD and Fume, some with existing FDA warning letters or import bans, were openly displayed at the Miami expo.

 

● FDA's Stated Efforts: The FDA claims to be actively working to combat illegal imports and sales through updated import alerts and a federal task force.

 

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