Australia
Australian election campaign must debate vaping
Australian politicians who recognize the public health potential of vaping will be rewarded with votes, yet most remain too scared to promote the world’s...
USA
FDA permits another e-cigarette, pledges decisions soon on big brands
The Food and Drug Administration, kicking off what is expected to be a period of intensified activity on the contentious issue of e-cigarettes, on...
China
Shenzhen encourages electronic cigarette industry development with new measures
On March 20, 2022, Bao'an District, Shenzhen, China issued the "Several Measures of Bao'an District on Promoting the High-quality Development of Advanced Manufacturing and...
Philippines
Key countries fighting anti-vape forces – admirable
It’s incredibly admirable that three key Asia Pacific countries are turning their backs on philanthropic colonialism which has seen too many smokers unnecessarily die...
Malaysia
Malaysia’s vaping approval delayed by politics – disappointing
Legislation to regulate vaping in Malaysia is pending parliamentary approval but frustratingly will now be delayed due to political instability and election campaigning,” says Samsul Kamal...
New Zealand
Vaping advocates launch series to help each other
Keen for more countries to adopt progressive regulations around vaping, Tobacco Harm Reduction (THR) advocates will come together over the next two months to brainstorm, download...
China
Only tobacco flavored vapes will be allowed in China in 2022
China State Tobacco Monopoly Administration has released two messages on regulating the China e-cigarette market on March 11. First, the detailed regulations for the...
Australia
Australia must use vaping tool in its smoking strategy
Australia is lagging well behind many other countries in the Asia Pacific region when it comes to successfully tackling smoking through vaping, says the...