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Poland plans blanket ban on single-use vapes to ‘protect youth’

Poland’s Ministry of Health has proposed legislation that would outlaw all disposable vapes - including nicotine-free products - under a broad amendment to the country’s tobacco laws. The draft bill, UD213, aims to curb youth nicotine use and address health and environmental…

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Economists tell EU: equal taxes on vapes and cigarettes erase incentives to switch

Experts warn new tax plan could push smokers toward illicit tobacco instead of safer alternatives Economists warned EU lawmakers today that taxing vaping products and other smoke-free alternatives at the same rate as cigarettes could discourage smokers from switching to less harmful…

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EXCLUSIVE: “Rethink the status quo” – two former WHO directors call for radical overhaul of global nicotine policy

Two former Directors at the World Health Organisation have called for a radical overhaul of the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control - the WHO’s International Treaty on tobacco control policy - in an exclusive op-ed for Clearing the Air. Derek Yach, a…

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Health risk markers improve when smokers switch to HTPs, new review reveals

A new review of randomised controlled trials found some health risk markers improved when smokers switched to heated tobacco products (HTPs). One cancer biomarker and two cardiovascular biomarkers showed statistically significant signs of harm reduction. For many other biomarkers, results pointed in…

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Poland’s proposed law to restrict nicotine passes major hurdle

Poland’s draft Bill to heavily restrict the sale and contents of nicotine pouches has been unanimously approved by Parliament’s lower house. Members of the Sejm voted overwhelmingly in favour of the government’s proposal to introduce a tight regulatory framework for nicotine pouches. …

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Poland to ban disposable vapes

Poland is drafting a new law to ban the sale of disposable vapes, regardless of whether they contain nicotine. The Polish Ministry of Health said it plans to outlaw all single-use vapes in a bid to prevent young people from taking up…

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Poland to ban flavoured Heated Tobacco Products

Poland’s proposed Bill banning the sale of flavoured Heated Tobacco Products (HTPs) is a step closer to being made law. The Polish Senate Health Committee has approved the Bill, which will outlaw HTPs with “characteristic flavours.” This includes all flavours other than…

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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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