Fighting King Kong AND Goliath: winning the war on vaping
The co-founder of media site Bloomberg and former mayor of New York City is using his money and influence to curb vaping - but he’s doing far more harm than good.
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UK government recognises importance of vapes in quitting smoking
The UK government has said it recognises vape flavours are important to adults quitting smoking - and will consult further on a proposed ban.
EU's Delayed Action on Tobacco Products Directive Sparks Vaping Debate
The European Commission has quietly admitted that it is well behind on its plans for revising the EU Tobacco Products Directive, according to internal documents seen by Clearing the Air.
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.
20,000 sign petition to protect vapes
Almost 20,000 people have signed an online petition against a crackdown on vapes in Europe that would put “millions of lives” at risk.
Advocacy for Beginners
Advocacy is a subject that is deliberately mystified by those with power and influence,in reality, it’s not that complicated, as long as you have the right guide.
Vaping should be endorsed in tobacco legislation NOT banned, says new report
The article in scientific journal The Lancet - published ahead of crunch COP10 talks next week - calls on the WHO to recognise the central part vapes and similar products can play in reducing tobacco use.
What is COP and why does it matter?
COP stands for ‘Conference of the Parties:’ a global event that brings together decision makers from all countries signed up to the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC). The tenth COP - COP10 - will take place from Monday 5 February to Saturday 10 February 2024 in Panama