As of January 1st, 2024, Australia will officially ban the importation of all disposable vaping products, including popular disposable vape brands like Elf Bar and Hyde. This decision comes amidst growing concern that vapes are hooking a new generation on nicotine addiction and acting as a gateway for young people to transition to smoking traditional cigarettes. Read more

Ignoring successful harm reduction approaches globally, Ireland recently revealed prohibitive vape laws likely to impede smoking cessation efforts by driving consumers toward dangerous black markets.

The legislation proposed by Health Minister Stephen Donnelly establishes an age limit of 18 for purchases, restricts vape advertising, and most controversially, bans both flavored e-liquids and disposable vape devices.

While aiming to limit youth access, public health groups argue these blanket constraints on adult consumers directly contradict research showing vaping’s efficacy as a smoking alternative. Read more

The French parliament has unanimously voted in favor of banning the sale of all disposable e-cigarettes amid mounting concerns over youth usage and environmental damage from the single-use devices.

The proposed legislation will outlaw the retail of disposable vaping products, commonly called “puffs” in France, by September 2024 if fully ratified into law following further approvals. Read more

The New York Association of Convenience Stores (NYACS), representing over 7,000 delis and bodegas statewide, has moved to end celebrity promotional partnerships with manufacturers of flavored nicotine vapes banned for retail since 2020.

In an aggressive push, the merchants’ group sent “cease and desist” warnings to rapper Snoop Dogg, boxer Mike Tyson, and wrestler Hulk Hogan – stars whose name and likeness currently back sweet flavored disposable e-cigarettes illegal for sale yet still readily available, and hugely popular with, teens online. Read more

As the world continues to battle the devastating effects of tobacco use, countries around the globe have implemented various smoking bans and restrictions to curb the habit. However, recent developments, such as New Zealand’s decision to scrap its landmark smoking ban for younger generations, have raised questions about the future of anti-smoking campaigns. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the global efforts to reduce smoking and the challenges they face. Read more

Importing disposable vapes faces blanket prohibition in Australia beginning January 1st, 2024. The federal policy forms part of extensive vaping reforms reclassifying nicotine vaporizers as smoking cessation tools available exclusively through medical channels rather than unregulated consumer products. Read more

As vaping gains popularity as a smoking alternative, many individuals find themselves grappling with the lingering smell it leaves behind in their homes. While vaping produces a less pungent smell compared to traditional cigarettes, the vaporized e-liquid and particles can still cling to surfaces, permeating living spaces with a distinctive scent. Eliminating this stubborn smoke odor requires a strategic, multi-faceted approach.

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E-cigarette company Juul Labs has raised approximately $1.3 billion in new financing, the company disclosed in a recent regulatory filing. This influx of funding comes after Juul cut hundreds of jobs over the past year in an effort to reduce operating costs amid mounting legal pressures. Read more

The government of Slovenia has proposed new legislation banning the sale of vaping products in flavors other than tobacco and menthol. If approved by parliament, Slovenia would become the latest European country to restrict vape flavors. Here’s an overview of the proposed law and what it could mean for Slovenian vapers. Read more

A new study in New Zealand has revealed that providing smokers access to alternative nicotine products like e-cigarettes is more beneficial for smoking cessation rates than substantially raising taxes on tobacco products. Read more