R&I – TxPAT!!!
The UK Vaping Industry Association (UKVIA) is deeply concerned by news that UK businesses are being impacted by the United States’ so-called ‘Vape Mail’ ban, part of a congressional spending bill passed under former President Trump. By 5th April leading carriers such as UPS, FedEX, DHL and the US Postal Service itself will be off-limits for vaping shipments.
FedEx cites “cigarettes, cigars, loose tobacco, smokeless tobacco, hooka or shisha, vaporizers (and) E-cigarettes” as ‘tobacco products’ which will no longer be accepted. UPS will prohibit “any and all non-combustible liquid or gel, regardless of the presence of nicotine, capable of being used with or for the consumption of nicotine”as well as “all related vape devices, products and accessories are included in this prohibition.”
Bans across the US carrier network are set to apply to both import and export.
Richard Russell, Operations Manager at retailer Vape Distribution, said: “At a time when many vapers are unfortunately unable to visit their local vape store, this is making it even more difficult for them to receive the consumable products they rely upon. Certain carriers perhaps don’t realise that this action could lead vapers to revert back to smoking.”
Rawr