U.S Supreme Court to review flavoured vapes ban decision
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear the Food and Drug Administration’s defence of its decision to ban flavoured vapes.
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The European Commission just buried its own smoking data. Why?
If you weren’t paying close attention, you’ll probably have missed the release on Monday (24th June) of the latest EU survey on tobacco and nicotine use. And that suits the European Commission just fine.
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.
“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.
Sweden reduces price of snus by 20 per cent
The Swedish Parliament has agreed to lower the tax on snus by 20 percent. Meanwhile, the tax on cigarettes, cigarillos, smoking tobacco, and other tobacco will rise by nine percent.
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.
EU Urged to Ban Flavoured Nicotine Products by Member States
Friday, 21st June, Luxembourg. As previously reported by Clearing the Air, a meeting of the Council of the European Union was held today where a ban on flavoured nicotine products was discussed, and supported by a number of key EU Member States.
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.