VapeSAFER

?? See you in Vegas?! ?? We're picking up momentum over here and look forward to convening in Las Vegas next week with category leaders, brands, regulators and more to talk about vape policy and why our mission at VapeSAFER is so important. ?? Interested in learning more? Ready to become a member? Looking for vape policy recommendations and best practices? Come say hi. Huge thanks to Michael McGrade and the team at Gallagher for sponsoring. ?? ??? Limited tickets are available. Please reach out to one of our board members to get on the list. Douglas Fischer Arnaud Dumas de Rauly Pamela Epstein Drew Hull Laura Fogelman Jennifer Guild Luna S.Mark Marin Steven Pryzbyla Sally Brammell Joanna Cedar Michael Brosgart

?? Join VapeSAFER and Make a Difference in the Cannabis Vape Industry! ?? Now more than ever, it’s crucial for the cannabis industry to advocate for safe and sensible regulations that prioritize consumer protection and market growth. VapeSAFER is leading this charge, working to establish effective policies and standards that empower the cannabinoid vape sector while safeguarding choice and safety. As a VapeSAFER member, you’ll join industry leaders like Abstrax Tech, Inc, ACTIVE? (formerly AVD), The Blinc Group, Ispire, PAX, Puffco, Terpene Belt Farms and True Terpenes in shaping the future of cannabis vaping. Membership offers exclusive benefits, including: ? Voting rights and committee participation ? Policy influence and advocacy activities ? Early access to key industry insights ? Networking and speaking opportunities Membership is open now, so don’t miss your chance to be part of this movement! Check out our Member Pledge Here https://lnkd.in/eumymKrW If you're interested in becoming a member, email [email protected] Let’s unite to advance consumer safety and keep the cannabis vape market thriving! #VapeSAFER #CannabisVape #CannabisIndustry #ConsumerProtection #JoinUs

Can Cannabis Reform deliver social justice? ?? In this Benzinga interview w/ Abbey Higginbotham, where I call for DE-scheduling & active lobbying for change at the Benzinga's Cannabis Capital Conference. ?? We discuss the importance of descheduling over rescheduling before highlighting the struggle surrounding social equity in the cannabis industry. I emphasize the importance of being involved in the regulatory process, pointing to the work being done by VapeSAFER within the vape industry. The future of cannabis reform is in our hands: we need a comprehensive approach that prioritizes social equity & industry growth. Here are some excerpts: ?? "We believe in descheduling completely. We want to deschedule, deschedule, deschedule," Stower stated, underscoring her concern that rescheduling cannabis may disproportionately benefit larger companies with pharmaceutical backgrounds. While rescheduling could offer incremental progress, particularly by allowing banking access and tax write-offs under 280E, I argue that descheduling would truly level the playing field for smaller, craft businesses. "A reschedule is a nice idea for the next step. But, in reality, it's just going to allow only those with pharmaceutical backgrounds and access to those resources to produce it. Cannabis is built on the backs of patients on social rights activists," Stower noted. She urged the industry to remain focused on its foundational values, adding, "Love can be lucrative too, and the ways that we do it, baking into the triple bottom line — people over profit and your reputation over revenue. Despite the challenges posed by new legislation, such as California's recent ban on hemp products containing THC, Stower remains optimistic about the future of the cannabis industry. "We're all in the same boat, and a rising tide raises all boats together," she said. . . . Businesses can and MUST self-regulate *while* working with legislators! ???????? Read the full article here ??: https://lnkd.in/gSvaUfh7 #cannabispolicy #cannabis #drugpolicy #policyreform #deschedule #benzinga #lunastower

?? ICYMI! ?? Board members Laura Fogelman, Jennifer Guild, Arnaud Dumas de Rauly, Drew Hull, Mark Marin, Luna S., Pamela Epstein, and Douglas Fischer recently sat down with Chris Casacchia and Kelly Riddle of MJBiz to discuss the research, standards, and policies we need to enhance safety and protect consumer choice in the cannabis vape market. Follow us on LinkedIn or visit vapesafer.org to learn more about our work and how you can join VapeSAFER, the unified voice of the cannabis vaping industry.

VapeSAFER in the news! Ispire CLO Steven Przybyla and ACTIVE? (formerly AVD) CEO Alex Kwon spoke about VapeSAFER at the recent Benzinga's Cannabis Capital Conference in Chicago, highlighting our efforts to ensure the cannabis vape industry to upholds high standards for quality and how we must prevent Big Tobacco from dictating the rules straight from its regulatory capture playbook.

We're thrilled to partner with MJBiz to host this important conversation around cannabis vape, and how we can come together to protect consumer safety and choice through sensible regulation. Hear from Chris Casacchia and our founding members, including Abstrax Tech, Inc, ACTIVE? (formerly AVD), The Blinc Group, Ispire, PAX, Puffco, Terpene Belt Farms and True Terpenes. Whether you're an operator, a consumer, a policymaker, a regulator, or just an interested stakeholder, join us next Wednesday, October 16 and share your thoughts! Link below to RSVP. ??

?? We're excited to *officially* launch today, standing up a coalition of leading operators in cannabis vape to serve as a unified voice — elevating standards and advancing safety in the space,?while advocating for responsible regulation that protects consumer choice. Our membership is made up of leaders in cannabinoid science, hardware innovation, cannabis policy, and more, including Abstrax Tech, Inc, ACTIVE? (formerly AVD), The Blinc Group , Ispire, PAX, Puffco, Terpene Belt Farms and True Terpenes. “Our colleagues across the broader cannabis landscape are rightly focused on the critical issues facing the industry as a whole at one of the most important moments for cannabis policy reform in history — simultaneously, the vape category faces unique challenges that require a more focused approach,” said Arnaud Dumas de Rauly, Chairman of the Board. “With VapeSAFER, we are addressing these issues head-on, providing essential education to policymakers and advocating for regulations and standards that reflect the specific needs of the vape segment, while also supporting the overall health and growth of the cannabis market.” VapeSAFER will be hosting "Safety Meeting: The Path to Sensible Cannabis Vaping Policy," a webinar in partnership with MJBiz on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 10am PT to invite the broader stakeholder community to engage in the conversation. Stay tuned for more information on how to register. vapesafer.org

We applaud Senator Wyden for the introduction of the Cannabinoid Safety and Regulation Act (CSRA) — an important milestone on our journey towards a national market for #cannabinoids that protects public health and safety, while preserving consumer choice.?We were pleased to see the inclusion of important, well-crafted provisions to ensure that products are manufactured safely, advertised appropriately, labeled accurately, and not sold to minors. VapeSAFER and its members look forward to working with Senator Wyden’s office and other industry stakeholders to achieve our shared north star: a well-regulated, safe, and robust market for cannabinoid products. We’ll be engaging in critical discussions on key provisions including: ? The FDA’s level of discretion in regulating cannabinoids ? Flavoring for cannabinoid vape products ? Successful strategies for youth prevention ? Protection of adult consumer choice ? Inclusion of small businesses Legislative reform must strike the right balance to protect consumer safety, while avoiding overly restrictive rules or arbitrarily burdensome approval processes that only serve to restrict adult consumer choice and push consumers into the unregulated market. ?? Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gCBdPNZh #cannabis #hemp #consumersafety

Check out this fantastic article by Randy Reed delving into the critical distinctions between e-cigarettes and cannabis vaporizers. Randy explains the importance of science-driven standards like those being developed by ASTM International. And he highlights the work of groups like VapeSAFER to ensure cannabis vapes have a fit-for-purpose regulations to advance consumer safety and choice, rather than a rehash of failed e-cigarette rules.

As the unified voice of the #cannabis #vaping industry, we are proud to submit comments to the Drug Enforcement Administration on the rescheduling of marijuana —advocating for a robust and safe cannabis vape market that protects consumer safety and choice. VapeSAFER supports the proposed rescheduling of marijuana, recognizing the need for updated regulations that reflect the current understanding of marijuana's pharmacological effects and its impact on public health. Transitioning marijuana to Schedule III is justified by substantial scientific evidence supporting its medical utility and lower potential for abuse compared to Schedule II substances. If performed in a thoughtful manner, rescheduling will facilitate research and innovation, particularly concerning safer consumption methods such as vaporization. Thank you to those industry leaders who are part of our coatition and contributed to our comments. Read more at?bit.ly/vapesafer-dea #drugpolicyreform #vapesafer