How to tell authentic e-liquids from counterfeit ones?
The recent outbreak of lung disease tied to black market THC containing e-liquids in the US has certainly sparked a debate about regulations on the e-cig market. And on a more personal level, it has made quite a few of us wonder about the quality of the e-liquids we purchase. There are many dangers that could come from purchasing counterfeit e-liquids — and they may go well beyond leaving one with a bad taste or gunking up vape gear. While most e-liquids are made using the same base ingredients, the differences lie in how these ingredients are sourced, how and where the e-liquid is manufactured and how it is stored. The conditions in which e-liquids are produced, how they are blended, bottled and tested after production are especially important. In some countries, manufacturers who produce e-liquid must undergo special tests, the results of which are then submitted to the responsible authorities (in the UK, for instance, this authority is Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Ag...