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France’s vape and nicotine pouch bans could trap millions in smoking, report warns

A new report from global health advocacy group Smoke Free Sweden compares the prohibitive tobacco control policies of France with the Swedes’ more regulatory approach. It highlights how Sweden’s embrace of nicotine alternatives, such as vapes and snus, has resulted in the…

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Dutch official compares vaping to heroin and crack use

A junior minister in the Netherlands has compared vaping to heroin and crack cocaine use in a presentation to other politicians. State Secretary Vincent Karremans told the Dutch House of Representatives that he wants to prevent people from starting to vape and…

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Australia’s vape ban is “causing more harm than it mitigates,” experts say

Australia’s strict ban on vapes has inadvertently led to a violent black market and dangerous health risks from unregulated products, a new expert paper has said. Vapes can only legally be bought in Australia from a chemist following a consultation with a…

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Vapes linked to lower cardiac risks in people with HIV, new study finds

Vapes may pose lower cardiovascular risks in people with HIV compared to cigarettes, a new study has found. The UCLA-led study, published in the Journal of the American Heart Association, examined how smoking and vaping affect the early stages of atherogenesis -…

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20 years on, the WHO tobacco treaty is “failing those who need it most,” says global health expert

The World Health Organisation’s (WHO) Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) - a landmark treaty intended to reduce the global toll of smoking - marked its 20th anniversary last month. But far from stamping out the scourge of smoking, the framework is…

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Smokers who choose menthol or mint vapes stay off cigarettes for longer, study finds

Smokers who switch to menthol or mint flavoured vapes quit cigarettes for longer than those who use tobacco flavour, a new study has found. The study, published in the journal Nicotine and Tobacco Research, set out to understand the role of vape…

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Netherlands set to raise legal vape age from 18 to 21

The Netherlands has drafted a new law to raise the legal age limit for buying cigarettes and vapes from 18 to 21. The Ministry of Health says it also plans to impose higher fines for anyone caught selling vapes illegally. The Dutch…

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Thousands quit smoking through ‘Swap 2 Stop’ free vape scheme

Thousands of smokers have quit the deadly habit thanks to a government-backed scheme to hand out free vapes, new data shows. The Swap 2 Stop initiative, launched across the UK in 2023, encourages people to switch from smoking to vaping in a…

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UK to consult on vape packaging “as soon as possible” once Bill gains Royal Assent

The UK government will open consultations to regulate vape packaging “as soon as possible after the Bill gains Royal Assent”, it has confirmed. Minister for Public Health and Prevention Ashley Dalton said the bright colours and “child-friendly features” of most vape packaging…

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