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October 25, 2026
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SMOK MICO: what the original documentation says about its pods Products
SMOK's MICO documentation lists a 700mAh battery and two 1.7ml pod types. Reading the original specification keeps this older model separate from newer SMOK devices.
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FDA’s 2025 youth survey puts current e-cigarette use at 5.2% Market
An estimated 1.44 million US middle and high school students reported vaping in the previous 30 days; the measure includes occasional use.
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ELFBAR 600: one name, two different hardware formats Products
ELFBAR uses the 600 name for a historic single-use device and a rechargeable prefilled-pod kit. A 2023 photograph illustrates the earlier format, not the newer kit.
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California’s unflavored list adds a product-level check to the flavor ban Regulation
Permanent regulations approved on 19 June 2026 govern applications and enforcement for the state’s Unflavored Tobacco List.
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InterTabac 2026 closes with 750 companies across three Dortmund shows Events
The organiser reports approximately 750 companies from 64 countries across the co-located InterTabac, NUBIZ and InterSupply exhibitions in Dortmund.
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Germany sets a four-stage liquid-tax schedule for 2027–2030 Regulation
Germany’s law lists €0.38/ml for 2027, rising to €0.44 from 2030. The Finance Ministry has also clarified its position on the law’s October commencement.
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USB-C on a vape identifies the connector, not the charging speed Products
USB-IF distinguishes the Type-C connector from power protocols. Geekvape's Hero Q specification provides a useful example of why charging input and heating output must be read separately.
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OXVA XLIM PRO 2 documentation puts compatibility ahead of headline claims Industry
OXVA's published XLIM PRO 2 specification identifies a 1,300mAh device and its supported cartridges. The paperwork is more useful than unverified runtime and flavour claims.
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ONS puts adult vaping in Great Britain at 9.9% in 2025 Market
The latest official survey estimates 5.4 million adult vapers in Great Britain; separate UK smoking figures use a different population and survey.
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VAPORESSO ZERO 2: the filling system changes what is in the box Reviews
VAPORESSO documents top-fill and PTF versions of the ZERO 2. Their pod capacities and package contents differ, even though the battery specification is shared.
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FDA’s May Glas decision ties flavored-pod authorization to age verification Regulation
Four Glas pods received marketing authorization on 5 May 2026 following a review that included device access controls.
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UK disposable-vape ban: a rechargeable battery alone is not enough Regulation
The ban in force since 1 June 2025 covers nicotine-free disposables as well as nicotine products, with specific tests for reusable devices.
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