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.
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Labour urged to revive vape bill by charities and health experts
The new UK Government has been urged to revive the Tobacco and Vapes Bill in an open letter signed by more than 1,000 charities and health experts.
Malaysia to introduce ‘vape laws’ next month - but industry in the dark
Malaysia is set to implement stricter regulations on vapes from August - but the industry is still in the dark over what they will be.
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.
The European Commission just buried its own smoking data. Why?
If you weren’t paying close attention, you’ll probably have missed the release on Monday (24th June) of the latest EU survey on tobacco and nicotine use. And that suits the European Commission just fine.
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.
“The ends do not justify the means” - tobacco control professor slams Australian vaping policy.
A leading tobacco control expert from University College London, has taken aim at Australia’s new vape laws - passed by the Senate last week - which limit the sales of vaping products to pharmacies only.
Menthol vapes approved in U.S. for first time
Menthol-flavoured vapes have been approved by the Food And Drug Administration (FDA) in the U.S. for the first time.
Vaping ‘as good’ as gold standard drug at helping people quit smoking, new study finds
Vaping is as effective at helping people quit smoking as a gold-standard pharmaceutical drug, according to a new clinical trial.
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.
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.