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Some people like to smoke cannabis, others like to eat it—and some like to vaporize it! As places around the world continue to legalize cannabis, businesses are realizing the opportunities to be had in this growing market. 

Each year, consumers look forward to innovations in technology. When it comes to cannabis vapes, the market is booming with new devices and tweaks to existing products. Entrepreneurs don’t want to miss the opportunity to create the next best vape.

Cannabis vape tech is taking off globally, and here are 3 reasons why:

Demand is Increasing

During the pandemic, many consumers have reported that their medical use of cannabis for mental health reasons has increased. In addition, more and more states are legalizing the medical and recreational use of cannabis. To meet the rising demand, and to accommodate new consumers, vaping technology is advancing rapidly.

Whether consumers prefer to use dry flower or oil in their vapes, there’s a device on the market designed to meet their needs. Pods, pens, and box mods—you name it, there’s a cannabis vape for it. Now that demand is increasing for cannabis vapes, new products are being designed to accommodate them.

To gain a competitive edge in the market, there are new vaporizers coming out. Some utilize technology for a more user-friendly experience, like disposable or pre-filled vapes. Others focus on sustainability to appeal to eco-conscious consumers. Features like longer battery life, self-cleaning, and the shatter-resistant casing will set cannabis vapes apart in a saturated market.

Producers are always racing to meet the needs of the market, and in 2021, the market is full of opportunities for innovative vape devices. Given how recently cannabis was legalized in many states and countries, there’s plenty of room for growth—the question is, who will capitalize on it first?

Fewer Consumers are Smoking

Given the global outbreak of respiratory illness, more consumers are moving away from smoking and gravitating towards vapes. When cannabis is vaporized, it’s consumed at a lower temperature than when it’s smoked. If cannabis is smoked, it will cause combustion, which can produce harmful byproducts. The consumer is not exposed to these chemicals when cannabis is vaporized.

As public awareness about the respiratory issues associated with smoking increases, vaping is on the rise. Not only does vaping cannabis help consumers give up smoking, but the devices are more discreet and easy to use.

Someone who’s transitioning from smoking to vaping may be unsure of where to begin. There are different vapes to start with for new users, designed for ease of use. These include pens, pods, and disposable vapes. As more and more consumers switch to vaping, we expect to see user-friendly devices become increasingly popular.

There has never been a better time to quit smoking than right now when COVID-19 is still making waves around the globe. The fate of the cannabis market seemed uncertain at the beginning, but now the trend is clear: vaping cannabis is on the rise.

Vape Tech Producers are Partnering with Cannabis Cultivators

There’s one main barrier to producing new vape technology: state regulations. With the implementation of PMTA (Premarket Tobacco Application) looming over the tobacco vaping industry, some worry that cannabis vapes will be the next target.

To counteract these issues, companies are moving away from producing cannabis and devices. Instead, they are only producing vapes and relying on partnerships with popular cannabis cultivation companies. Businesses can specialize in creating cannabis tech without being held up by the licenses and regulations associated with cultivation. 

By partnering with cannabis producers, vape manufacturers can place their sole focus on improving their products. They don’t need to worry about obtaining licenses if they partner with companies that already have them; instead, they can work on releasing the next innovative vape.

When businesses focus their resources exclusively on advancing the technology of vaporizers, advancements can be made that will transform the vaping industry.

Cannabis vape producers are trying to match the fast pace of the market in 2021. In recent years, there’s been an influx of cannabis consumers interested in vaping, and the pandemic has only accelerated that trend. 

We anticipate that as the demand for cannabis vaporizers increases, the technology will develop rapidly to appeal to new and seasoned vapers alike.

Editors Note: This is a guest post.

At Green Market Report, we like to focus on finances and analytics in the cannabis industry. In this article, however, we’re going to shift our focus a little bit – to fake vape cartridges.

Fake vape cartridges are a serious problem. They’re often made to mimic well-known brands, and they can reduce consumer confidence in the industry. Worse still – they can make you very sick, or even kill you if you don’t know how to spot them.

Unfortunately, the packaging for these vape cartridges can be incredibly professional. In this article, we’ll give you some tips on how you can spot the fakes. But first, a piece of advice:

Only buy from legal vendors and trusted brands

The easiest way to avoid fake vape cartridges is to only purchase from trusted sources. You can get lab test results from legal vendors, as cannabis producers have to provide them. In those test results, you can see exactly how much THC – and other chemicals – are present in the cartridge you’re purchasing.

Of course, this advice is only so good when you’re purchasing your cartridges online, or if you’re living in a state where cannabis is still a black market product. In light of that, here are a few tips for spotting fake products.

Know your brands

Websites like Leafly are incredibly good at listing reliable brands and reviews for those brands. Before you purchase or vape a cartridge, look up the brand and name on Leafly or a similar resource site. There are so many different vaporizer cartridges cataloged on these sites that if yours is legitimate, you’re almost sure to find it.  

Once you find the product in question, check reviews. You should also visit the website of the brand you’ve purchased. Then, compare the packaging you find with the packaging on your vape cartridge.

This is not a foolproof method – some of the nefarious actors creating these fake cartridges go out of their way to make their packaging match the real thing. Some of them create very high-quality websites. But doing your research can seriously help reduce your risk.

Check for regulatory compliance

This technique isn’t flawless, but it can help when you otherwise can’t tell whether or not the cartridge is legitimate. 

Check the regulatory requirements for vape cartridge packaging in your area. In California, for example, you’re required to have:

• Manufacturer name and contact information
• Date of manufacture/packaging
• Government warning statement for cannabis products
• UID number 
• Batch or lot number
• Instructions for use and any preparation needed
• List of all ingredients 
• Allergens
• Artificial food colorings 
• Expiration, use-by or best-by date

Check state laws or federal laws (in Canada) to see what information is required on the package, then check your package to see if it complies with those regulations. A weed store in Winnipeg is going to have different packaging requirements for its products than a weed store in Denver. 

Be suspicious of overly good deals

See a cartridge that promises 99.9% THC for $10?

Be very suspicious.

Check online or at your local licensed vendor to see how much cartridges go for, what ingredients they have, and the amount of THC in the cartridge. Compare those values to the values of the cartridge you’ve purchased – if things are drastically different, you probably have a fake cartridge.

Trust your gut

If something feels like it’s too good to be true, it probably is. You might not be able to tell by taste, smell, or sight. You might just feel like something is wrong.

That’s okay. Trust that instinct. It’s better you waste a few bucks throwing out a real vape cartridge than it is to take a gamble on a fake one and lose.

We hope this brief article helps you avoid fake vapes. Stay safe out there!