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  • Free Tracking for Small Cigar Shipments

    Free Tracking for Small Cigar Shipments

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    Ecomo Impex is making its track-and-track system available, free of charge, to companies shipping up to 100 boxes of cigar products per year.

    In May 2024, the European Union extended the scope of its Tobacco Product Directive to include tobacco products like cigars, cigarillos, pipe tobacco and smokeless tobacco products. Among other things, this implies that every producer, importer and retailer must comply with the labelling and tracking requirements of tobacco products sold within the EU.

    “As track and trace becomes obligatory across the EU on May 20, 2024, small operators encounter technical hurdles and increased operational costs and we understand the challenge this means”, said Ecomo Impex Founder and Managing Director Hung Ma.

    “We already have this system set up and would like to open it to all smaller-scale businesses, allowing them to enter the EU market with confidence and without fear of regulatory issues. Our commitment supports smaller-scale businesses, ensuring a wider variety of products available in the European market. If the quantity shipped exceeds over 100 boxes per year, we will charge our regular track-and-trace service fees,” added Hung Ma.

    Ecomo Impex offers centralized coverage across the EU as well as overall assistance in import processes, product labelling, sales, distribution via EMCS, and brand building making it possible to tailor to the specific needs of any producer, brand owner or operator.

    For details and registration visit www.trackandtraceforfree.com.

  • Huella Introduces TobacTrack

    Huella Introduces TobacTrack

    Huella has introduced TobacTrack, a compliance platform leveraging RFID and block chain technology to streamline regulatory oversight for the U.S. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) and ensure adherence to the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act.

    The TobacTrack platform assigns a Unique ID to each tobacco product, providing details such as the product’s TTB tobacco class, excise tax classification, FDA compliance status, and manufacturing code. This enables precise tracking and verification at every supply chain stage.

    TobacTrack features a tailored user interface for industry stakeholders, such as factories, importers/brokers, wholesalers/distributors and regulatory agencies.

    In addition to aiding TTB and FDA compliance, the TobacTrack platform can help tobacco producers meet the Prevent All Cigarette Trafficking (PACT) Act and related state tobacco product reporting requirements.

    By automating and simplifying the reporting processes, the system enables companies to efficiently comply with federal and state-level regulations concerning the tracking and reporting of tobacco sales. This capability also empowers state authorities to conduct audits and ensure adherence to the PACT Act with greater ease and accuracy.

    The TobacTrack RFID technology enhances operational efficiency by minimizing manual errors and reducing administrative costs. The platform provides instant access to a tobacco product’s tax and compliance status, thereby optimizing the effectiveness of regulatory efforts by state and federal agencies, including the TTB, FDA, and state tobacco tax and compliance regulators.

    This enhanced efficiency substantially reduces the need for extensive field and factory audits.

    For more information about TobacTrack, please visit www.tobactrack.com.

  • FDA Accepts Application for CLEW Pouches

    FDA Accepts Application for CLEW Pouches

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    The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has accepted a premarket tobacco product application for Nevcore Innovations’ CLEW modern oral nicotine pouches.

    According to the manufacturer, CLEW pouches are manufactured in state-of-the-art cGMP- and HAACP-certified facilities that comply with strict quality protocols and ensure products meet the highest safety standards.

    “At the core of CLEW lies our unwavering commitment to delivering an unparalleled experience, by blending cutting-edge technology with the finest ingredients,” said Nevcore Innovations’ founder and chairman, Nutesh Singla, in a statement.

    “Crafted with precision and passion, CLEW nicotine pouches are formulated at the top laboratories in the USA and contain pharmaceutical-grade nicotine and carefully selected flavorings, ensuring a gratifying sensation with every use.”

    “CLEW nicotine pouches herald a new era in nicotine indulgence, and we are confident they will set the new global benchmark for white nicotine pouches the world over,” said Nevcore Innovations’ global CEO, Waqas Khan.

    “We have listened to the needs and desires of consumers and have developed a product that not only meets but exceeds their expectations and are confident that they will play a significant role in global harm reduction efforts. With CLEW, we are reimagining what it means to enjoy nicotine, providing a solution that is both convenient and satisfying.”

    CLEW nicotine pouches will be available in flavors such as mint, fruit and tobacco, and in strengths of 3 mg, 5 mg, 6 mg, 9 mg, 10 mg, 12 mg, 15 mg and 20 mg.

  • Filtrona Launches HTP Filters

    Filtrona Launches HTP Filters

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    Filtrona has launched a series of new filters for heated-tobacco products (HTP), the Boreas range.

    The new range includes Boreas SideFlow, a patent-pending filter with a simplified design, and Boreas CoolBridge, which combines the company’s ECO Paper Bridge cooling segment with mono acetate and its Finewall Tube to create a balanced retention and cooling mechanism.

    “As more of our customers move into the rapidly growing HTP market, the launch of our Boreas range of HTP filters is timely and exciting for consumers and the wider industry alike,” said Filtrona Global Director of Innovation and ESG Hugo Azinheira in a statement. “We are thrilled to support our customers with a dedicated range of HTP filters that bear the hallmark of our innovative and unique designs.”

    Azinheira said HTP customers would benefit from Filtrona’s considerable expertise. “Our industry knowledge helps companies to catch emerging trends, adapt to changes and build strong brands,” he said.

    “For any of our customers that are looking to enter the HTP segment, collaborating with our team of experts can significantly speed up the product development and commercialization processes, giving them a crucial edge in the market.”

  • Flonq Releases Ultra and Max Pro Systems

    Flonq Releases Ultra and Max Pro Systems

    Flonq, a leading vaping system manufacturer, has released its latest innovations, the Flonq Ultra and Flonq Max Pro. The two devices, with advanced features and stylish designs, “promise to upgrade the vaping experience,” according to a press release.

    Ultra and Max Pro feature an LED display for real-time monitoring of battery and liquid consumption. Both products also have a “boost” mode for enhanced performance that delivers “impressive vapor production and flavor intensity.”

    Despite the large 18ml e-liquid capacity, which provides up to 20.000 puffs, both devices maintain a compact and ergonomic design. 

    “Unlike many vaping brands that simply enlarge their devices when increasing e-liquid tank capacity, we prioritize convenience and comfort for users,” states Marlen Nazarov, Flonq’s founder and CEO. “Our goal is to provide vapers with a combination of performance and style, offering a truly premium vaping experience.”

    Flonq continues to offer refined flavors and memorable designs across its product range, according to the release. “We craft our devices, featuring minimalistic and sophisticated design”, explains Vladimir Parygin, the company’s head of Design. “At the same time, we ensure that each device possesses its own personality.”

    While both devices feature powerful dual mesh coils, each utilizes a different coil type. In Max Pro, the coils are positioned one above the other, while in Ultra, both mesh coils form a single cylinder, created by right and left sections. This coil difference impacts the flavor experience. Max Pro offers intense and bold flavors, while Ultra delivers refined and firm flavors.

    “Another significant aspect that sets us apart from our competitors is the time and effort we dedicate to creating unique designs. We don’t rely on established configurations in the vaping market, and provide compelling storytelling and inspiration behind each device,” stated Nazarov.

    The Flonq Max Pro is inspired by the urban environment: big city life, cars, and modern architecture. The device boasts a glossy texture across its entire body and is offered in a variety of vibrant colors. Max Pro appeals to those who appreciate unconventional aesthetics.

    For Flonq Ultra, the design team drew inspiration from a maritime theme, luxury boats and yachts. “The device embodies elegance and is crafted from soft-touch matte material,” the release states.

    “While often overlooked, we consider every detail in our vapes: from the texture of the materials and portability to the shape of the mouthpieces, ensuring both visual appeal and functionality, of course,” stated Parygin. 

  • IQOS Iluma i Debuts in Japan

    IQOS Iluma i Debuts in Japan

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    Philip Morris International has launched IQOS Iluma i, the latest and most innovative addition to its growing portfolio of smoke-free products, in Japan. The launch marks the 10-year anniversary of IQOS, which debuted in Nagoya, Japan, in 2014.

    “We leverage science, world leading brands and commercial capabilities to provide better alternatives to our consumers. This anniversary provides an opportunity to renew our smoke-free vision and our ambition for over two-thirds of our total net revenue to come from smoke-free products by 2030,” said PMI CEO Jacek Olczak in a statement.

    “IQOS Iluma disrupted the category by introducing induction-heating technology that heats tobacco from within, to provide a consistent taste experience, no tobacco residue, and no need to clean the device. Today, we take IQOS to new heights, with the launch of IQOS Iluma i—the latest innovation in our smoke-free portfolio, offering a range of advanced features for a clean, seamless, and more flexible experience.”

    The IQOS Iluma i series offers three devices in Japan: IQOS Iluma i PRIME, IQOS Iluma i and IQOS Iluma i ONE. All three devices bring a range of adaptable new features.

    The new touch screen on the device’s holder allows users to see experience-relevant information quickly and easily. To personalize the experience, IQOS Iluma i introduces a new pause mode. By swiping up or down on the touch screen, users can pause and resume their consumption according to their preferences.

    The new IQOS Iluma i also includes smart features that help prolong the lifespan of the holder’s battery. Furthermore, the door for IQOS Iluma i is made from aluminum produced with renewable energy and the inner textile layer of IQOS Iluma i’s Prime leather-like wrap is made of 100 percent recycled plastic.

    “IQOS Iluma i is our most innovative offering to date and the new flagship in our portfolio of scientifically substantiated, heat-not-burn smoke-free systems,” said Bertrand Bonvin, president heat-not-burn platforms at PMI. “Like previous IQOS devices, it emits, on average, 95 percent lower levels of harmful chemicals compared with cigarettes. We are proud that consumer feedback continuously fuels our innovation, and IQOS Iluma i is a testament to that.”

  • FEELM Turbo Promises ‘Explosion’ of Flavor

    FEELM Turbo Promises ‘Explosion’ of Flavor

    FEELM, a leading vape solution provider, has launched the world’s first “burst power ceramic coil” vape solution. The FEELM Turbo solution leverages “cutting-edge” ceramic coil technology to deliver an explosion of flavor for consumers, according to an emailed press release.

    “Like none others, it can deliver intense flavors, powerful vapor in the shortest time, and enduringly long product life. Compared to other high-powered vapes, products equipped with FEELM Turbo have smaller sizes yet deliver even higher bursts of vapor,” FEELM states. “This technology is also perfectly adapted to the two major vape categories, the disposables, and the pod-system, suitable for customers to create differentiated products to seize the market.”

    Despite its small size, the Turbo can deliver a 200 percent improvement in taste intensity. It efficiently atomizes large molecules while enhancing e-liquid aroma recovery, resulting in a richer and more satisfying hit, according to the release. “With a burst time of just 0.5 seconds, it outperforms mainstream products on the market by strides. Tests show that just one burst power ceramic coil performs more than on par with dual MESH coils,” FEELM states.

    At this year’s TPE exhibition, FEELM showcased an ultra-thin burst power disposable product the 2024 TPE trade show held in Las Vegas at the end of January. With a body thickness of only 14mm, the product “impressed consumers with its elegant thinness, excellent feel, and powerful first puff. It truly lives up to its name: ‘thin yet powerful!’”

    The FEELM Turbo solution delivers significantly more vapor at a lower power setting. Compared to dual Mesh products on the market, FEELM Turbo sees an 80 percent increase in performance, offering a richer flavor experience. The Turbo also boasts constant power engine technology, which ensures consistent flavor and vapor volume throughout the product’s lifespan.

    “Users can enjoy the same satisfying taste with every puff, unlike mainstream products where flavor often fades to bland. Compared to the competitors, FEELM Turbo products demonstrate a 35 percent improvement in flavor consistency and a remarkable 95 percent consistency in the vapor volume,” the release states.

  • FEELM Launches Charge-Free Disposable

    FEELM Launches Charge-Free Disposable

    FEELM, a vaping industry leader in closed-system products, has launched the world’s first charge-free vaping system. The new Power Alpha 2.0 solves the problem of needing repeated charging in the large puff vapes currently popular on the market.

    FEELM started developing the charge-free battery technology that can empower large-puff vapes as early as 2022. The previous version of the company’s original Power Alpha technology could only support 6,000 puffs without charging.

    The upgrade more than doubles the count to 15,000 puffs, according to an emailed press release.

    FEELM states that the Power Alpha 2.0 also solves the issues of decaying tastes in cotton mesh coils, realizing consistently true flavors in every puff.

    The Power Alpha 2.0 is equipped with FEELM’s TopPower technology. “Relying on this technology, the energy density of Power Alpha 2.0’s battery cells is 40 percent higher than … products of the same size, making Power Alpha 2.0’s battery cells 40 percent smaller than … products with the same amount of power.

    “The extremely low self-discharge rate is another addition to benefits. A 700 percent lower self-discharge rate compared others on the market, which can lead to a longer shelf life and better support customers’ global market rollout.”

    The Power Alpha 2.0 also uses a unique Mesh constant power solution, leading to a taste that is 300 percent more consistent than other products on the market, according to FEELM.

    “With the substantial increase in the vapor volume and atomization efficiency, Power Alpha 2.0 supports the ability to fully vaporize the e-liquids for richer and fuller flavors, ” the release states. “Experiment data shows that the Power Alpha 2.0 solution’s atomization efficiency has increased by 200 percent along with an increased vapor volume of 49 percent compared to similar products from competitors. The numbers show a very evident advantage.”

  • XJOY Partners with Smoore to release 1000 puffs in 2mL

    XJOY Partners with Smoore to release 1000 puffs in 2mL

    XJOY has partnered with Smoore to release a single-use vape that offers more than 1,000 puffs in 2mL.

    “I am very fortunate for the opportunity to showcase our latest fully automated production line, all housed in the secure dust free production rooms.” said Thalia Cheng, U.K. business director at SMOORE. “As you can see, we are working in full capacity to bring it to the U.K. to get the first taste of XJOY. We send this first batch of our newest innovation in collaboration with XJOY as our dedicated contribution to support U.K.’s smokers in their smoke-free journey.”

    XJOY Bar 1000 is planned to be stocked by the first 1000 participating stores around the U.K. by February.

    “Our retail partners are all very excited to take on our XJOY Bar 1000, because it provides them with a significant advantage over the other vapes. For one, it is the best and only legal single-use vape that can achieve 1,000 puffs, lasting longer, which is a big deal for our consumers especially now given the rising living costs.” explained an XJOY spokesperson.

    “Consumers will appreciate that our products are competitively priced compared to other 600 puffs vapes available on the market.”

  • Innokin Launches ‘Trine’ Pod Vaping System

    Innokin Launches ‘Trine’ Pod Vaping System

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    Innokin launched Trine, a redefinition of the structure of pod systems, namely atomizer, control and battery (removable), according to a press release.

    Innokin claims the new 3-in-1 solution improves the reusability of the battery. 

    Trine features removable batteries for pod systems, extending the life cycle of devices far beyond that of an individual battery while enabling safe recycling, according to the release.

    Trine ensures safe battery disposal by integrating EcoDrain, a battery discharge technology setting a new industry standard as an eco-safe solution for battery disposal. It addresses the challenges associated with handling discarded batteries, ensuring safe battery discharge before recycling.

    The technology minimizes fire hazards and actively reduces the detrimental environmental impact caused by battery waste, according to the company.