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.
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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.
Australia accused of ‘double standards’ after refusing vape shop compensation
The Australian government has been accused of an ‘outrageous double standard’ after denying compensation to legal vape shops left bankrupt due to the vape ban.
Legalising vapes in Mexico could save 106,000 smoking deaths, new research finds
Legalising vapes in Mexico could save 106,000 deaths from smoking in the next 25 years, a new study has found.
Have your say in the Australian Senate Vaping Inquiry
Vapers are being urged to send a submission to the Senate Vaping Inquiry in Australia to oppose a new national vape ban.
UK vape tax is a “huge step backwards,” action groups warn
A new tax on vapes unveiled in the UK’s spring Budget contradicts the country’s aim to be a world leader on smoking cessation, campaign groups warn.