Australia’s hardline vape ban starts today - as pharmacies revolt
Australia has today become the first country to ban the sale of vapes outside pharmacies.
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“The ends do not justify the means” - tobacco control professor slams Australian vaping policy.
A leading tobacco control expert from University College London, has taken aim at Australia’s new vape laws - passed by the Senate last week - which limit the sales of vaping products to pharmacies only.
Menthol vapes approved in U.S. for first time
Menthol-flavoured vapes have been approved by the Food And Drug Administration (FDA) in the U.S. for the first time.
Vaping ‘as good’ as gold standard drug at helping people quit smoking, new study finds
Vaping is as effective at helping people quit smoking as a gold-standard pharmaceutical drug, according to a new clinical trial.
Europe 70 Years Behind Smoke-Free Target: Survey Sparks Vaping Controversy
Europe is on course to miss its target of being smoke free by 70 years, according to the latest survey on tobacco use in Europe by the European Commission.
Australia waters down world-first vape laws
Australia has watered down its world-first law banning vapes outside of pharmacies - with access now not restricted to prescription-only.
ETHRA Urges Health Ministers to Reject Flavour Ban, Citing Potential Harms
ETHRA, which represents nicotine consumer organisations in Europe, has written to health ministers across Europe urging them to reject a flavour ban at tomorrow's European Council meeting.
Australia’s vape bill will “double down on failure” if passed, professor warns
Australia’s new vaping bill will lead to more youth vaping, a booming black market and a hole in tax revenue, a leading professor has warned.
Vape ban could lead to MORE young people smoking, study finds
More young people would start smoking if vapes were banned or made more expensive through taxes, a new study says.
Lithuania accused of “hidden ban” on vapes through 1460% tax rise
Lithuanian lawmakers have proposed a staggering 1,460 per cent tax rise on e-liquids by 2027. Vaping advocates argue that the price increase amounts to a “hidden ban” on vapes, as it will make them unaffordable.
Summer of sport: beware vape bans
From the Olympics to the Euros to two cricket world cups, the summer of 2024 is set to be a bumper season for sport.
Vaping does not “cause” teens to smoke: gateway hypothesis debunked
The ‘gateway hypothesis’ - that young people who vape are more likely to move on to more dangerous cigarettes - has long been cited as a reason to ban nicotine alternatives.