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EU Ombudsman closes conflict of interest investigation into tobacco control NGO, but questions remain

The European Ombudsman has closed its investigation into the European Commission’s DG SANTE, which stood accused of hiring a biased contractor to help rewrite European law on safer nicotine products. The investigation followed a complaint lodged by Tobacco Europe - big tobacco’s…

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New documentary reveals how Sweden beat smoking

A new documentary lifts the lid on how Sweden became the first country in the world to be declared officially “smoke-free.” Sweden’s smoking rate of just 4.5 per cent (and falling) of its population is just a fraction of the European average…

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South Australia’s nicotine pouch ban will “cost thousands of lives,” health experts warn

South Australia has become the first state in Australia to ban the sale of nicotine pouches - but health experts warn the move will “cost thousands of lives”. The pouches, which release nicotine when placed between the gum and lip, have been…

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Smokers who switch to vapes choose lower nicotine than dual users, study finds

Smokers who switch entirely to vapes choose products with a lower strength of nicotine than those who both smoke and vape, a new study has found. The research, published in the journal Tobacco Prevention and Cessation, tracked a group of adult smokers…

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Jersey to include vape tax in upcoming Budget

The island of Jersey will announce a new tax on vapes in this year’s Budget, the Treasury Minister has said. Deputy Elaine Millar said the policy is part of a broader effort to “dissuade” children and young people from vaping, reduce nicotine…

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Luxembourg vows not to ban disposable vapes

Luxembourg will not be imposing a national ban on disposable vapes, the government has said. The Health Ministry acknowledged the need to reduce harm to the environment and prevent young people taking up vaping, but said it believes “a ban targeting disposable…

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France one step closer to banning nicotine pouches and disposable vapes

France is one step closer to banning nicotine pouches and disposable vapes after its proposals passed a major legal hurdle. The country’s health minister Geneviève Darrieussecq announced her intention to ban nicotine pouches, despite their proven effectiveness at helping smokers to quit,…

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Banning disposables won’t stop youth vaping, say experts from UCL and KCL

The UK will soon join a growing list of countries to ban disposable vapes in a bid to curb youth vaping. But while the intentions might be good, the move will NOT stop young people vaping and is likely to have “unintended…

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Canada’s vape flavour ban now NOT on cards this year

Canada’s tabled national ban on vape flavours is now unlikely to be made law this year, according to health groups. Just three months ago, Minister of Mental Health and Addictions Ya’ara Saks vowed the restrictions were coming “soon.” "I am seized with…

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