The EU’s minimum tax on vapes will be increased by 50% according to a new draft of the Tobacco Taxation Directive dated 18th February and seen by Clearing the Air.
In a previous proposal, the minimum rate for vapes was set at…
Cigarette smokers had 11% higher odds of developing cardiovascular disease than non-smokers
Two inflammation markers in the blood - hsCRP and sICAM-1 - help explain much of that increased risk
No statistically significant link was found between exclusive vape use and cardiovascular…
National wastewater testing shows total nicotine use in Australia has not fallen and has trended upward since 2016.
Regional areas consistently record higher nicotine consumption than capital cities, with the Northern Territory highest overall.
Wastewater analysis reports total nicotine only and “cannot…
The largest vape manufacturers in China, where almost all of vaping hardware is manufactured, have issued a joint letter - seen by Clearing the Air and posted to social media - indicating their intention to raise export prices by up to 13%.…
Vaping in cars carrying anyone under 18 will be banned in England under government plans to reduce the harm caused by smoking and vapes.
The proposal is included in the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, which is currently progressing through Parliament. Smoking in…
The UK Government will today (Friday) launch a 12-week public consultation on proposals to extend smoke-free legislation in England, as part of its 10 Year Health Plan.
The consultation will run from 13 February to 8 May and will help shape regulations…
ANSES says vaping’s health effects are not of equivalent severity to those caused by tobacco
Risks from vaping remain lower than those associated with smoking
No tumours identified in people who vape
Exposure to key toxic compounds reduced by 80% to nearly…
63 per cent of adults who use little cigars and cigarillos overestimate nicotine’s harm
65.7 per cent have incorrect perceptions about nicotine’s health risks
No significant difference compared with people who smoke cigarettes or use both products
Using additional tobacco products linked…
A majority of French smokers are now sourcing tobacco and vaping products outside traditional retail channels, with many turning to cross-border shopping or illicit markets as prices increase, according to a new national survey.
The Ifop study of 3,000 smokers and vapers…