If you’ve ever wondered about VAPES—whether they’re banned, if they’re dangerous, or if they produce secondhand smoke—you’re not alone. Let’s break down the four most common misconceptions and get straight to the facts, in simple, straightforward terms.
Myth 1: Haven’t Vapes been banned?
Truth: Vapes aren’t “banned”—they’re just regulated more strictly to keep users safe.
Since 2022, China has officially implemented the National Standard for Vapes and the Measures for the Administration of Vapes. These rules don’t just limit what ingredients can go into Vapes and how much—they also set strict requirements for production environments, quality control systems, and more. Today, you can still buy legal, standard-compliant Vapes from offline stores that hold a tobacco monopoly retail license. It’s not a ban; it’s about making the industry more standardized and reliable.
Myth 2: Vapes are dangerous—they’re “drugs”?
Truth: Legal Vapes must pass national technical reviews and are supervised throughout the entire process—they can never contain drug ingredients.
The real risk comes from illegal “black market” products. Some criminals add substances like etomidate to unregulated e-liquids, turning those homemade products into de facto drugs. But this has nothing to do with legal Vapes. Legal, standard Vapes have clear ingredients and are monitored every step of the way—there’s absolutely no drugs in them. The key? Buy from licensed offline stores, and never touch “black market” or “euphoric” products that sound too good to be true.
Myth 3: Dare you use Vapes? Aren’t you afraid of “popcorn lung”?
Truth: Legal Vapes won’t cause popcorn lung—but illegal fruit-flavored products might.
Let’s clear up the confusion first: Popcorn lung got its name because factory workers in the U.S. developed the disease after breathing in high concentrations of diacetyl (a flavoring agent) for years. The National Standard for Vapes explicitly prohibits adding diacetyl to Vapes, so legal products pose no risk of this disease. On the other hand, illegal fruit-flavored Vapes often cut corners and may add diacetyl or other harmful substances. When buying Vapes, stick to legal channels—don’t fall for unbranded, unregulated products from unknown sources.
Myth 4: Legal Vapes are tobacco-flavored—they must produce secondhand smoke, right?
Truth: Vapes don’t involve combustion, and there’s currently no evidence that they produce “secondhand smoke.”
According to scientific evidence from the UK’s National Health Service (NHS): There is no proof that Vapes harm people around the user. That said, it’s still a good idea to avoid using them around children, people with asthma, or anyone with other health conditions—common courtesy goes a long way.
To sum it up: The biggest risk with Vapes isn’t the legal products—it’s the unregulated, illegal ones. Stick to licensed stores, avoid black market goods, and you can use Vapes safely within the scope of regulations.