€1.55 million of illegal vapes seized by police in Spain
The Civil Guard in Seville has confiscated 171,407 illegal vapes, including disposable devices that do not comply with current regulations, with an approximate market value of €1.55 million
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Boom in black market vapes funding organised crime, survey finds
A spike in black market sales of illegal vapes and fake cigarettes is funding organised crime gangs in the UK, a shock new survey has found.
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Finland plans to raise tax on tobacco products but not vapes
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UK doctors demand total ban on disposable vapes
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Australia’s strict new vape laws “certain to fail”, expert warns
Australia's new vaping laws are "certain to fail,” a leading expert in smoking cessation has warned.
Australia’s new vaping laws cause confusion
Chemists and consumers in Australia have been left confused by new laws banning vape sales - with or without nicotine - outside of pharmacies.
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.
Australia waters down world-first vape laws
Australia has watered down its world-first law banning vapes outside of pharmacies - with access now not restricted to prescription-only.
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.
Australia’s vape bill will “double down on failure” if passed, professor warns
Australia’s new vaping bill will lead to more youth vaping, a booming black market and a hole in tax revenue, a leading professor has warned.