No Clear Rules | Mi-Pod’s Finance Chief on Uncertainty Facing U.S. Vaping | RegWatch
October 29, 2026 by regulatorwatch.com
No Clear Rules | Mi-Pod’s Finance Chief on Uncertainty Facing U.S. Vaping | RegWatch
Unclear federal regulations and conflicting state restrictions are creating significant challenges for US vaping businesses, affecting compliance, financial planning and long-term stability.
Rebecca Basinski, Mi-Pod’s Vice President of Finance and Accounting, shares how regulatory uncertainty has affected the company’s operations, including a crisis that nearly forced it into bankruptcy.
Her experience highlights the importance of transparent and consistent regulation that supports responsible businesses, protects adult consumers and maintains access to lower-risk alternatives for smokers.
14.10% of the adult population are current smokers. There are approximately 39.8 million current smokers in United States 17.10% of men are current smokers but only 11.10% of women.
SOURCE: GSTHR
