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What kinds of problems are fakers causing ?
The first issue is over safety and consumer comfort . No one wants to free themselves from smoking only to expose their lungs to untested , unsafe liquids vaporised in poor mods . Harmful liquids are absolutely unacceptable , as are volatile mods which could damage users and their property alike . Untested mod parts have been found to contaminate their liquids with metal particles . Unsafe batteries will provide you with a short-lived vape at best , and potential volatility at worst .
The second is undercutting legitimacy . The vape industry is an amazing achievement , made possible by sacrifice and hard work , unique in its position of enabling public health and economic prosperity . The gains it has made and the challenges it has risen to should not be squandered . Hurting the business as a whole just to steal away with a cheap clone isn ’ t worth it . As emphasised by the IBVTA , much of vaping ’ s battles are fought on the public image front ; the enduring falsehood that we ’ re part of the tobacco industry is damaging . The idea that we ’ re overwhelmed with exploding mods and acrid liquids is just as bad . A lot of time and effort at Vapouround goes into debunking unhelpful yet popular myths about mod and e-liquid safety .
How do I spot a counterfeit product ?
Some scams can befall even dedicated vapers with a good eye for good products . Fortunately Vapouround have you covered . If you ’ re a business owner looking to protect the quality of your goods or a vape enthusiast looking to avoid harm , keep the following in mind .
Check if it has a UPC code A legitimate , appropriately-tested and accounted-for product will come with a Universal Product Code or barcode .
Be wary of the price Vapers love a good bargain , and you don ’ t have to vape for long before you ’ ve learned how to spot one . Getting a great mod or liquid for a steal is a great pleasure , but be careful . The old adage “ buy cheap , get cheap ” applies here . Alarm bells should go off the moment you think you ’ ve encountered something too good to be true .
Check the paper trail One of the better outcomes of TPD imposition has been the mandatory inclusion of appropriate labels and leaflets laying out the contents of your purchase . Be sceptical of any package that curtails this requirement .
Thoroughly research the information provided by brands , even if you don ’ t buy from them directly It doesn ’ t matter if you ’ re getting your mod and / or liquids online from a site other than the official shop – from independent vape sites to Amazon or Ebay – check what material they may have published . Many vape companies have stepped up to the challenge of clones by instilling distinctive features in legitimate products and detailing them . This covers everything from general price to markings and makeup of packaging , bottles and mod parts . If things don ’ t add up , ditch your purchase .
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