Australia’s progressively harsh restrictions on vaping products, including a near-total ban on sales outside pharmacies, have failed to curb demand and may be counterproductive to public health, a new expert review published in the Journal of Smoking Cessation concludes. The report, titled ‘A short history of e-cigarette policy in Australia,’ traces how increasingly strict measures have driven vaping underground rather than reducing its use, particularly among young people, while the nation’s smoking rate remains stubbornly high at around 11%.
Read moreThe ongoing debate surrounding vaping and e-cigarettes in the United States is frequently clouded by fear-based messaging, and critics argue that the American Medical Association (AMA), a leading voice in healthcare, is a significant contributor to this problem. A recent AMA publication, an interview with Dr. Bilal Shahid Bangash titled “What Doctors Wish Patients Knew About E-Cigarettes,” authored by Sara Berg and published on May 30th, has reignited concerns that the organization is prioritizing a misleading narrative over evidence-based tobacco harm reduction. While the AMA’s stated intention may be to inform the public, its approach often seems to obscure the potential of e-cigarettes as a vital tool for adult smokers aiming to quit deadly combustible cigarettes.
Read moreA new legislative trend is sweeping across the United States, fundamentally reshaping the landscape for vaping products. So-called Premarket Tobacco Product Application (PMTA) registry bills are gaining traction in numerous states, presented as a means to protect consumers from unregulated products and curb youth vaping. These laws typically restrict legal vape sales to only those products that have either received marketing authorization from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) through its rigorous PMTA pathway or are currently undergoing that intensive review process. Virginia recently confirmed its version of such a law, albeit with a one-year enforcement delay, while similar legislation in Iowa awaits the governor’s decision. However, these bills are far from universally praised. Tobacco harm reduction advocates and smaller, independent vape businesses decry them as overly restrictive, arguing they harmfully limit options for adult smokers seeking safer alternatives to cigarettes and effectively hand market dominance to large tobacco companies whose few FDA-authorized vaping products often fit the narrow criteria.
Read moreThe flow of e-cigarettes from China into the United States, the world’s largest vaping market, has dramatically slowed, with official import data showing a near halt in May 2025. This sharp decline is attributed to a combination of new U.S. tariffs imposed under the Trump administration and intensified crackdowns on unlicensed and illegal e-cigarette products. While this aims to curb the influx of unauthorized items, particularly popular disposable flavored vapes, industry insiders anticipate price hikes for consumers and a resilient, adaptable black market that will continue to find ways to supply demand.
Read moreEvery year on May 31st, the global community unites for World No Tobacco Day. It’s more than just a date on the calendar; it’s a powerful, worldwide call to action, a moment to spotlight the profound and often devastating effects of tobacco use and to galvanize efforts encouraging people everywhere to quit for good. Whether you’re currently a smoker contemplating change, someone who has successfully quit, or an individual simply concerned about the health of your loved ones and community, this day carries a message of hope and a reminder of the urgent need for action.
Read moreThe United Kingdom is set to implement a significant change in its vaping regulations with a ban on the sale and supply of single-use disposable vapes. This new law, effective from June 1st, will apply across England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Scotland, impacting both physical shops and online retailers. The ban encompasses all disposable vapes, regardless of whether they contain nicotine or are nicotine-free. As this date approaches, many consumers and retailers have questions about the reasons behind this decision and its potential impact.
Read moreFDA Admin. Makary’s comments on youth vaping clash with data & Trump’s pledge to “save vaping,” raising doubts about flavored e-cigarette policy.
Read moreAs the European Union prepares to review its regulations on vaping products, several member states are already forging ahead with their own, often stricter, domestic agendas. Spain has emerged as a prominent example, with its government preparing a significant overhaul of national vaping laws by the end of 2025. However, the direction Madrid is taking, spearheaded by Health Minister Mónica García, is raising serious concerns among public health analysts and industry observers. Critics argue that Spain’s anti-vaping plan reflects a fundamental misunderstanding of vaping’s potential role in tobacco cessation and harm reduction, warning that its measures could paradoxically reverse the country’s progress in reducing smoking rates and the associated health benefits.
Read moreExperts warn UK’s June 1st disposable vape ban may fuel a dangerous black market, with millions potentially seeking illicit, unsafe products.
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