Ryan Horace
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| Born | Ryan Horace September 11, 1996 |
| Occupation | YouTuber |
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| Subscribers | (June 2018) |
| Total views | 550K+ (Ryan Horace) |
Ryan Horace is a Chinese YouTuber and engineer known for exposing the production conditions in vape factories.
History
November 15, 2022, Ryan Horace uploaded a video to YouTube, revealing the production method of disposable vapes. [1] This video had a significant impact on the e-cigarette markets in various countries. For instance, in Australia, a new regulation has been introduced to prohibit the importation of disposable vapes starting from January 2024. [2]
July 14, 2023, the incident was triggered by a report published by British online media LADbible titled "People vow to never buy disposable vapes again after seeing how they’re made".[3]. On the same day, British media joe.co.uk also reported the news.[4]
July 15, 2023, The British newspaper Daily Star published a report titled "People sworn off vapes after discovering 'disgusting' way they are made".[5] The Daily Star highlighted that consumers were swearing off vapes following revelations about their production.
July 17, 2023, British magazine Tyla published a report titled "People put off buying disposable vapes after discovering how they're made".[6]
July 21, 2023, After a few days of fermentation, the British mainstream media Daily Mail published two articles in a row. The article exposed a fake video of factory workers testing Elf Bars. In the video, workers handled the product without wearing gloves, raising concerns about hygiene and safety issues.[7][8]
February 2, 2024, United Kingdom's Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced to LADbible that disposable vapes will soon be banned completely in the UK in a bid to crack down on the rise in vaping amongst young people and children.[9]
Influence
The attention garnered by these videos also led to global repercussions. In Malaysia, news regarding individuals deciding to quit vaping after witnessing the manufacturing process surfaced on July 17, 2023.
Additionally, the impact was not limited to Malaysia, as the UK also saw a substantial reaction, with discussions around banning disposable vapes gaining momentum by February 2, 2024.
Overall, Ryan Horace's videos shed light on the production practices of disposable vapes, triggering strong reactions globally and even influencing regulatory discussions.
References
- ↑ Horace, Ryan (November 15, 2022). "Elf bar？！Is Disposable vape manufacturer vape factory Puff bar Disposable vape factory". YouTube.
- ↑ "New regulation of vapes starting January 2024". Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). 15 December 2023.
- ↑ "People vow to never buy disposable vapes again after seeing how they're made". LADbible. 14 Jul 2023.
- ↑ "People vow to never buy disposable vapes again after seeing how they're made". Joe. 14 Jul 2023.
- ↑ "People sworn off vapes after discovering 'disgusting' way they are made". Daily Star. 15 Jul 2023.
- ↑ "People put off buying disposable vapes after discovering how they're made". Tyla. 17 Jul 2023.
- ↑ "People vow to never use disposable vapes again after discovering how they're produced". Daily Mail. 21 Jul 2023.
- ↑ "Do YOU know where your e-cig has been? Shocking video of workers testing out Elf Bars in a counterfeit factory and fingering mouthpieces without gloves exposes murky world of counterfeit vapes". Daily Mail. 5 August 2023.
- ↑ "People vow to never buy disposable vapes again after seeing how they're made following ban". LADbible. 2 Feb 2024.
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