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New research from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) found microbial contamination — including coliform, a bacteria indicating fecal exposure — in some vaping devices confiscated from U.S. schools. However, researchers stressed that newly purchased, unopened vapes showed no such contamination. The findings point to risks linked to unregulated products and improper storage conditions, reinforcing the importance of regulated supply chains and product authentication.

Heno Bio, a leading global manufacturer of natural nicotine, announced that with the support of 2Firsts, it has successfully completed the submission and registration of TPMF documents under the supervision of the US FDA and obtained the TPMF STN (Submission Tracking Number). This means that Heno Bio's TPMF documents have passed the FDA's format and preliminary scientific review.