Fake e-cigarette liquid is putting vapers at risk — scanning technology could prevent it
Over 35m people worldwide now use e-cigarettes, according to one estimate. In the US, this includes 4.5 percent of the adult population. But the rise in vaping has led to a trade in fake e-liquids – the mix of water, glycerol, propylene glycol, flavors and (usually) nicotine used to create the vapor of e-cigarettes.
Fake e-liquids are those that contain ingredients or incorrect concentrations of them that do not match those on the label. In particular, fakes often contain less or more nicotine than their labels claim, or impurities such as other drugs. The pr…
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Pavlos Papadopoulos
Pavlos Papadopoulos is a Senior Field Engineer and long-time technology enthusiast based in Thessaloniki, Greece. With over a decade of hands-on experience working with hardware, software, mobile devices, and real-world IT systems, he brings a practical, engineer-level perspective to every article he writes.A passionate smartphone user—especially within the Xiaomi ecosystem—Pavlos explores how apps, tools, and everyday technologies perform in real use. His interests span programming, web development, DIY tech projects, digital workflows, and productivity tools.He is also the founder and editor of three technology websites: Gadget Rumours, TheLatestTechNews, and TechnologyNews.info, where he has written and curated more than a thousand articles covering software, mobile tech, hardware, and emerging digital trends.Pavlos is committed to clear explanations, helpful guides, and honest, experience-based insights that help readers make better decisions about the technology they use every day.
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