Health Canada has been performing inspections in stores selling vapour products, to ensure compliance with the Tobacco and Vaping Products Act, that was enacted in May of 2018. You may find the Tobacco and Vaping Products Act, here. The results from the July to September quarter have been posted recently, and the results, well, are atrocious. 77% of specialty vape shops inspected between July and September of 2019 failed inspection, resulting in seizure of non-compliant products, along with a report of SALES TO UNDERAGE by a specialty vape shop located in Saskatoon. I'm fearful of what the results of October...

With talks of flavour bans in other provinces, Saskatchewan does not sit on the sidelines.   PLEASE, if you have not shared your story, now is the time to do so. Our government needs to hear from ALL of you. Not 3, not 5, ALL of you.   To make it easy, you can complete this form and have the letter already done up for you:   Rights 4 Vapers Provincial Health Minister Letter   OR   Contact Hon. Jim Reiter with a letter in your own words, describing how important a mechanism flavours are not only to vaping, but...

Addressing battery safety once again. If your batteries are dented in any way, shape, or form; scratches or tears in the wrap; missing insulator ring; arc marks or burns; stop using them IMMEDIATELY. Basically, if your batteries look like the ones in the photos attached (first two photos credited to Simon Stokes of Wild Predator in North Bay, ON), STOP USING THEM, and dispose of them properly (i.e. recycle, not in the garbage, or the street!!). If your batteries are in excellent condition but have a tear in the wrap and/or have a missing insulator ring, bring them by to have...

This is a long read, and you will want to read it as there is some important information here. Effective today, Nov 19, 2018, some prohibitions have taken effect in the Canadian vaping industry. These prohibitions are as follows: Prohibition on the promotion or sale of a vaping product that has an appearance, shape, or other sensory attribute or a function that could make the product appealing to young persons. (See section 30.2 of the TVPA) Prohibition on the promotion of a vaping product through a testimonial or an endorsement, however displayed or communicated, including by means of the packaging....

In Canada, presently, there are no regulations surrounding selling vaping gear and eliquid to minors on a federal level. However, there are a few provinces that have implemented laws that treat vapourizers and e-cigarettes like tobacco, and therefore they can not be sold to minors. Saskatchewan is not one of those provinces. The vaping industry in Canada has been self regulated since day one. Basically, we are following the rules that surround tobacco sales. Any reputable vape shop will not sell to minors (under 18, or under 19, depending on the province). Online Sales: Most, if not all stores with...