Belgium’s deputy PM pushes to legalise nicotine pouch sales
David Clarinval raised the proposal during federal budget talks, prompting renewed debate over how Belgium regulates nicotine pouches.
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Vaping cancer claims challenged by limits of laboratory study
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FDA tobacco chief backs wider vape flavour choice if youth access is controlled
Adult smokers could gain access to a wider range of vape flavours if manufacturers can show they effectively prevent underage use, the US Food and Drug Administration’s tobacco chief has said.
Researchers challenge Irish PM’s claim that vapes are ‘nearly worse’ than cigarettes
Researchers have challenged Irish prime minister Micheál Martin’s claim that vapes are “nearly worse” than cigarettes, pointing to evidence that vaping exposes users to fewer harmful substances than smoking.
