What's the Difference Between Vaping and E Cigs? Ultra Liquid Labs FDA authorizes e cigarette, citing smoker benefit Los Angeles Times China e cigarette titan behind 'Elf Bar' floods the US with illegal vapes Reuters Yosta FCD Mini Tobacco Vape Kit Vaping refers to the use of an electronic cigarette, or other vaping device, to breathe in an aerosol, often containing nicotine, flavouring and other chemicals. Unlike cigarette smoking, vaping doesn't burn tobacco.