Vape ban could lead to MORE young people smoking, study finds
More young people would start smoking if vapes were banned or made more expensive through taxes, a new study says.
Vapotage et nicotine chez les jeunes
Données sur les usages des jeunes, la vérification de l’âge, l’accès et les politiques ciblées. Cette rubrique examine mesures et données en détail, au-delà des références politiques à la protection des enfants.
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Lithuania accused of “hidden ban” on vapes through 1460% tax rise
Lithuanian lawmakers have proposed a staggering 1,460 per cent tax rise on e-liquids by 2027. Vaping advocates argue that the price increase amounts to a “hidden ban” on vapes, as it will make them unaffordable.
Vaping does not “cause” teens to smoke: gateway hypothesis debunked
The ‘gateway hypothesis’ - that young people who vape are more likely to move on to more dangerous cigarettes - has long been cited as a reason to ban nicotine alternatives.
Flavoured vape bans have led to MORE teen smoking, shock study shows
Banning flavoured vapes has led to a rise in young people smoking, a new report reveals.
Blackmarket fire wars in Australia following vape crackdown
Violent fire wars have erupted in Australia over the black market trade of vapes - with dozens of tobacco shops going up in flames.
UK politician proposes smoking ban be extended to vapes
A Member of Parliament (MP) in the UK has quietly put forward an amendment to the new smoking ban to include vapes.
Calling out fake news part 3: prohibitionists getting owned by community notes
Well readers, it’s happened again. People who should probably know better - many of whom call themselves defenders of public health - have once again been called out on X for spreading fake news about vaping.
Anti-vaping professor makes shock admission at Australian inquiry
An anti-vaping professor has made a shock admission at a public inquiry that the only known deaths from vapes are from the batteries exploding.
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.
Cross-party group on vaping launched to ensure new UK laws are “fair and balanced”
A cross-party group on vaping has been launched in the UK in a bid to combat harmful misinformation and ensure any new legislation is “fair and balanced.”
The power of three: how disposable vape bans in France, Belgium and Poland could mean the end across the EU.
It’s not considered good practice to make new laws at 4am on no sleep: but that’s how the Tobacco Products Directive - which regulates vapes across the EU - was agreed more than a decade ago.
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.