Regulations
Germany approves tobacco and e-cigarette tax hike
Smokers - of both electronic cigarettes and the regular variety - will have to reach deeper into their pockets in the coming year, after...
New Zealand
World Vape Day estimates show it was bigger than ever
/New Zealand/ World Vape Day was an unprecedented success with social media engagement about the annual global celebration up considerably, says the Coalition of...
USA
Ban on flavored vaping may have led teens to cigarettes, study suggests
When San Francisco voters overwhelmingly approved a 2018 ballot measure banning the sale of flavored tobacco products — including menthol cigarettes and flavored vape...
China
Reshuffle of the e-cigarette industry is accelerating in China
On May 26, the National Health Commission issued the Report on the Health Risks of Smoking in China 2020, which caused an uproar in...
Brazil
Brazilian Health Authorities Consider Ban on Heated Tobacco Products
Proposal of law 5087/2020 would ban “the production, import, sale and advertising of electronic smoking...
New Zealand
Lies about vaping will be confronted this Sunday
/New Zealand/ A fresh round of mistruths about vaping in the media lately will be dealt with head on during a live panel discussion...
Canada
Canadian Vapers Unite for World Vape Day
TORONTO, May 30, 2021 /CNW/ - Despite ongoing threats of flavour bans, nicotine limits and increased taxes as well as a persistent misinformation campaign, Canadian vapers are...
USA
World Vape Day: BAT’s review highlights 10 years of scientific evidence on vaping
Multiple scientific studies show switching completely to vaping with high-quality products has reduced health risks
compared to smoking, contrary to many consumer beliefs
...