Australia: Tobacco harm reduction
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The war on drugs comes for nicotine: Brussels lobbyists, failed Australian prohibitionists and a tiny island lobby the UN to treat vapers like meth addicts
A tiny archipelago with a population of just 18,000, has asked the UN to put nicotine on the same list as crystal meth, ecstasy and the date-rape drug GHB in an audacious move co-ordinated by European tobacco control bigwigs.
India’s policy think tank calls for vape ban change as illicit youth use surges
India’s top policy think tank calls for a vape ban review amid growing evidence of illicit use among young people.
Vietnam enforces vape ban with tough punishments
Vietnam has implemented a blanket ban on all vapes with hefty fines and jail time for offenders.
South Africa's tough new vapes bill could lead to more smokers, health committee warns
The South African government has drafted a new Tobacco Bill that aims to put vaping on a par with smoking in how it is regulated.
Mexico to ban vapes by the end of the year
The decision has prompted fears that it would fuel an already thriving black market, led by powerful and violent organised crime gangs.
UK disposable vape ban a ‘disaster’ that will fuel black market, industry experts warn
A blanket ban on single-use vapes will come into force across Britain on June 1, 2025, in a bid to stop children and young people from taking up vaping and reduce damage to the environment.
UK warned vapes ban could fuel black market
British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has been urged to rethink tough new laws to restrict vaping amid fears it could fuel a massive black market.
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.