United Kingdom
The Future of the UK’s Tobacco and Vapes Bill: What’s Next?
The UK’s Tobacco and Vapes Bill, which includes Rishi Sunak’s ambitious tobacco generational ban, has been unexpectedly omitted from the list of bills to...
United Kingdom
2024 ASH UK Survey Highlights Stagnant Smoking Rates and Misconceptions About Vaping
The 2024 ASH UK Survey on vaping presents new data, offering insights into the current smoking and vaping habits of the UK population. Action...
Europe
Decrease in Smoking Rates Among German Youth: A Positive Trend
According to a recent report published by Aerzte Zeitung on May 27, the Federal Center for Health Education in Germany (BZgA) has observed a...
Australia
Vaping Incident Leads to Cancellation of The Ocean’s Auckland Show
During a recent concert in Auckland, the performance by the band The Ocean was unexpectedly cut short when the venue had to be evacuated...
China
Former STMA Deputy Chief Sentenced to Death for Bribery
The Intermediate People’s Court of Dalian has handed down a death sentence to He Zehua, the former deputy chief of China’s State Tobacco Monopoly...
Regulations
Carreras Limited Introduces Vuse Recycling Initiative in Jamaica
Carreras Limited, a prominent tobacco trading company, has unveiled the Vuse recycling initiative, a significant environmental step designed to mitigate the impact of e-cigarettes...
Europe
Dutch Proposal to Standardize E-Cigarettes: Aiming to Reduce Youth Appeal
The Dutch Ministry of Health, through its National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM), has put forward a proposal to standardize the...
United Kingdom
UKVIA Raises Concerns Over Proposed Nicotine-Strength Vape Tax
The U.K. Vaping Industry Association (UKVIA) has voiced strong objections against the Conservative Party’s proposed plan to impose a vape tax based on nicotine...