America’s best-selling vape given the OK - but only in tobacco
Federal health officials have authorised sales of the best-selling vape in the U.S. - but only in tobacco flavour.
Flavours and flavour bans
Explore research on flavours, consumer preferences and restrictions on flavoured products. This hub brings together evidence and policy arguments, including the effects of flavour rules on access and switching.
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Scotland joins forces with Westminster on vaping
The Scottish government has agreed to collaborate with Westminster on tough new measures to control vaping.
Majority of U.S. swing-state voters wrongly believe vaping is “as bad as or worse” than smoking
Three quarters of voters across three swing states in the U.S. believe that vaping is “as bad or worse” for your health than smoking, a new poll has found.
More German teenagers smoke than vape, new research reveals
In Germany, 14.9 per cent of 14 to 17-year-olds now smoke while just 2.3 per cent vape, new research reveals.
Restricting flavoured vapes would push people back to smoking - new study
Restricting the choice of flavoured vapes would lead ex-smokers back to the deadly habit, a new study has found.
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.
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.
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.
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.
EXCLUSIVE: French and German governments sign onto EU wide flavour ban
A new document circulated to EU health ministers and seen by Clearing the Air indicates that the French and German governments have signed onto a new call for a ban on flavours in all nicotine products.
Flavoured vape bans have led to MORE teen smoking, shock study shows
Banning flavoured vapes has led to a rise in young people smoking, a new report reveals.