Dutch minister wants vaping as expensive as smoking under new tax plan
The Dutch government is preparing a new excise duty on vaping products that could make vaping about as expensive as smoking.
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EU Nicotine Consultations: The Value of 120,000 Lived Experiences
More than 120,000 responses were submitted to the EU’s tobacco and nicotine consultations. David Zaruk argues that policymakers should listen to the lived experiences of people who quit smoking and the businesses helping them.
FDA tobacco chief backs wider vape flavour choice if youth access is controlled
Adult smokers could gain access to a wider range of vape flavours if manufacturers can show they effectively prevent underage use, the US Food and Drug Administration’s tobacco chief has said.
Researchers challenge Irish PM’s claim that vapes are ‘nearly worse’ than cigarettes
Researchers have challenged Irish prime minister Micheál Martin’s claim that vapes are “nearly worse” than cigarettes, pointing to evidence that vaping exposes users to fewer harmful substances than smoking.
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.
Ukraine looks to ban production and sale of vapes
Ukraine considers sweeping ban on the production, import, sale, and distribution of vapes, pods, and e-liquids.
Portugal calls for lower vape taxes in EU tax plan
Portugal strongly opposes the European Commission’s recent proposal to sharply increase tobacco taxes across the EU.