The UK government recently proposed ambitious legislation to create a “smokefree generation” by phasing out tobacco sales over time. However, the plan also threatens major vaping restrictions that could undermine smoking cessation goals.
This in-depth article examines how the proposed law aims to end tobacco use, and why accompanying vaping bans could inadvertently protect cigarettes and hurt public health. Read more
With public pressure mounting, the UK government is poised to prohibit the sale of disposable vapes nationwide. This decisive action aims to tackle escalating concerns over environmental waste and youth vaping addiction. (source)
Vocal advocates from local councils, pediatric groups, and sustainability organizations have urgently lobbied for a ban as disposable vape usage spins out of control. Let’s examine the issues propelling this prohibitive policy shift. Read more
Oklahoma is set to publish its first-ever directory of legally saleable vaping products on October 1st, a move that will give state authorities the power to enforce a new partial vape ban. This “PMTA registry” law prohibits the sale of any vaping product that has not received a marketing granted order (MGO) from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or does not have a premarket tobacco application (PMTA) still under active review by the agency. This legislation, which follows a trend seen in states like Louisiana, Alabama, and Utah, is poised to significantly constrict consumer options and target independent vape retailers.
Read moreAt one point valued at an astonishing $38 billion, e-cigarette maker Juul seemed destined to transform the nicotine industry. But in one of the most stunning falls from grace in recent memory, the company now faces thousands of lawsuits and a decimated reputation.
Netflix’s new four-part documentary series Big Vape: The Rise and Fall of Juul chronicles the company’s meteoric ascent, followed by an equally rapid demise. Through extensive research and insider accounts, it constructs a cautionary tale of innovation without foresight. Read more
Delaware Governor John Carney signed House Bill 118 into law on Wednesday, effectively banning smoking in any vehicle occupied by someone under the age of 18. The new legislation aims to protect minors from the harmful effects of secondhand smoke exposure in the confined space of a vehicle.
Read moreA prospective ban on disposable vapes in the United Kingdom has generated fierce debate between public health groups and the vaping industry. In response to concerning reports of an imminent government consultation to prohibit the sale of disposable e-cigarettes, a leading UK vaping trade association released a statement strongly rebutting the need for a ban and citing disposables’ proven value as smoking cessation tools. Read more
The Big E fair in Massachusetts attracts over 1 million annual attendees, and there are more than 86,000 people attended opening day of The Big E 2023. But with large crowds comes questions around smoking and vaping policies. Where are tobacco products prohibited on the fairgrounds? This guide covers the rules on smoking and vaping at The Big E.
While tobacco products are permitted on the premises, fair officials prohibit smoking inside all buildings and concert venues. This includes the Avenue of the States buildings and surrounding grounds. Read more
Health officials and cancer research organizations in Yorkshire, United Kingdom are strongly encouraging individuals who currently smoke traditional cigarettes to reduce their risk of developing cancer and improve overall health by swapping to vaping devices this September.
The effort is part of the National Health Service (NHS) Stoptober initiative’s new Swaptember campaign. The Humber and North Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership has collaborated with Yorkshire Cancer Research on a regional basis to raise awareness of vaping as a significantly less harmful yet highly effective alternative to continuing tobacco smoking. Read more
This weekly report covers the key news in the global e-cigarette industry from September 1st to September 17th, 2022.
Read moreThe UK’s regulatory body has banned multiple vaping advertisements that appeared on TikTok despite violating the platform’s guidelines prohibiting such marketing.
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