Ukraine looks to ban production and sale of vapes
Ukraine considers sweeping ban on the production, import, sale, and distribution of vapes, pods, and e-liquids.
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Menthol flavour HTPs help menthol smokers slash cigarette use by 80%, new U.S study shows
Menthol-flavoured HTPs are twice as effective at replacing cigarettes as regular tobacco flavour, according to new research.
Portugal calls for lower vape taxes in EU tax plan
Portugal strongly opposes the European Commission’s recent proposal to sharply increase tobacco taxes across the EU.
Austria moves to ban disposable vapes
Austria is set to ban the sale of single-use vapes, citing concerns about youth vaping and environmental risks.
New Zealand nears smoke-free status thanks to vaping, says minister
New Zealand is on the cusp of becoming one of the first countries to go officially smoke-free - and it’s thanks to vaping and other safer nicotine alternatives, according to its Associate Minister of Health.
