nicotine - Clearing the Air

House of Lords warned vape ban could have “perverse consequences”

Shadow Health minister Earl Howe has warned the Tobacco and Vapes Bill could have unintended “perverse consequences.” The controversial bill - which includes a generational ban on smoking and strict new controls on vapes - is currently being considered by the House…

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Brazil cracks down on digital platforms advertising vapes

The Brazilian government has announced a new crack down on digital platforms advertising vapes. The National Consumer Secretary, Senacon (a government agency linked to the Ministry of Justice and Public Security), last week ordered sites including YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Enjoei, and Mercado…

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EU neighbours slam Spain’s pouch ban plan

Spain's plans to ban all nicotine pouches and most vapes have hit a significant roadblock, with six fellow European Union member states lodging formal objections to the proposed legislation. According to documents seen by El Confidencial, Italy, Sweden, Greece, the Czech Republic,…

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Guernsey bans disposable vapes and sales to under 18s

The UK island of Guernsey has passed new legislation banning disposable vapes and the sale and marketing of vapes to under 18s. The new regulations were passed unanimously, by 40 votes to zero, by the assembly last week. Deputy Al Brouard, president…

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WHO faces severe budget cuts. Will that mean less disinformation around safer nicotine?

Officials at the World Health Organisation - whose anti-vaping messaging border on disinformation to the point where they are routinely called out on Twitter/X - are staring down the barrel of 25% staff cuts in the wake of Donald Trump’s decision to…

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Vaping in Hong Kong to carry heavy fine from 2026

Anyone caught vaping in public in Hong Kong could soon face an on-the-spot fine of HK$3,000 (€341), it has emerged. Possessing or using a vape in public will be considered an offence in Hong Kong from April 30, 2026. According to an…

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Vapes still popular in Belgium after ban – and may now contain dangerous drugs, new report finds

Belgium’s ban on disposable vapes has handed their trade to the black market, a new investigation has found. In January, Belgium became the first European Union country to ban the sale of single-use vapes. However, a new report by broadcaster VRT’s Pano…

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Spanish watchdog demands evidence to justify vape and nicotine pouch rules

The Spanish markets and competitions watchdog has asked the Ministry for Health for more scientific evidence to justify its heavy restrictions on vapes and nicotine pouches. Spain is preparing a Royal Decree that will ban all flavours in vapes and nicotine pouches…

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The fightback begins: Sweden seeks to block Spanish pouch ban

The Swedish government has announced that it will mount a legal challenge to Spain’s proposed ban on nicotine pouches at the EU level. Swedish Minister for Foreign Trade, Benjamin Dousa, announced that his government planned to submit what’s known as a Detailed…

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