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Next Generation Labs Develops Scientific Method to Prove Authenticity of Synthetic Nicotine in E-Liquids
Analysis Can Identify Source of Nicotine in E-Liquids , Disproving False Claims
A new test has been developed to prove the authenticity of synthetic nicotine in e-liquids . Up until now e-liquid manufacturers could claim that their products used synthetic nicotine but it was difficult to verify such claims . Now Next Generation Labs , the makers of proprietary TFN Nicotine – a nontobacco derived synthetic nicotine liquid – has produced a scientific method to test the authenticity of synthetic nicotine in a final e-liquid product sold commercially . The company said it recognised a need for such a test as the popularity of synthetic nicotine increases . The Next Generation Labs team developed a process that enables e-liquid manufacturers to test the origin of the nicotine , providing adult consumers with the confidence that they are not being sold a tobacco-nicotine as a mislabeled synthetic product . The company said it was alerted by its trade customers to products in the market that were being sold as ‘ made from synthetic nicotine ’ and needed to validate these product claims . The new test works by identifying the presence of tobacco-derived 14 ISSUE 09 VAPOUROUND MAGAZINE impurities , which are not present in synthetic nicotine . Because of this the test is only suitable for e-liquids that do not contain any added tobacco flavor extracts . Test results have revealed traces of tobacco-derived impurities in competitor brands , suggesting their claims of using synthetic nicotine or non-tobacco , may be suspect . Vincent Schuman , CEO of Next Generation Labs said : “ For the sake of the legitimate nicotine trade , and to protect adult consumer interest ,
“ Our initial response from adult vapers tells us that consumers actually prefer the taste of e-liquids made with TFN Nicotine over those made with tobaccoderived nicotine .” it ’ s critical that we put a stop to false marketing claims about synthetic nicotine – we want to protect the industry as a whole . “ We have a responsibility to ensure adult consumers have the opportunity to try e-liquids made with true synthetic nicotine , rather than product mislabeled as such . “ Our initial response from adult vapers tells us that consumers actually prefer the taste of e-liquids made with TFN Nicotine over those made with tobaccoderived nicotine . “ Companies that are making false claims about using synthetic nicotine are unscrupulous and it ’ s important that consumers are kept informed about what ’ s occurring in the industry .” Next Generation Labs sells patented TFN Nicotine directly to e-liquid manufacturers . TFN Nicotine is used in over 40 e-liquid brands in the US and is playing a central role in revolutionizing the e-cigarette and vaping industry . The company says that because tobacco free nicotine does not contain any off-tasting compounds and other trace chemical residuals that occur in tobaccoderived nicotine , it results in a better tasting e-juice flavour .