Panama is currently facing a surge in the smuggling of e-cigarettes and other non-combustible devices, despite the existence of Law 315, which bans their sale and distribution. These products remain widely available and easily accessible in the country, indicating a growing demand. This revelation comes from an investigation conducted by research firm Povaddo, titled “Prevention of Illicit Trade: Non-combustible Alternatives in Panama,” carried out from November 19 to December 23, 2022. Interestingly, Panama is also preparing to host the World Health Organization’s Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (COP10) and the third session of the Meeting of the Parties (MOP3) on the Protocol to Eliminate Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products, highlighting the significance of this issue.

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Just a week has passed since a Greek company introduced an electronic cigarette liquid flavored like okra with chicken, and the product has already sold out.

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In a decisive move, Huntington Town has decided to tighten its zoning laws, effectively regulating where new vape shops can set up their businesses. This action stems from a conscious effort to mitigate potential code violations and to create a more controlled environment for such establishments.

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E-Cigarettes vs. Traditional Cigarettes: Comparative Analysis of Lung Health Impact

In recent research conducted by a team from Shanghai’s Tenth People’s Hospital, published in the esteemed journal Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, it was revealed that e-cigarettes have a significantly lesser impact on the lung health of young individuals when compared to traditional cigarettes. Unlike traditional cigarettes, which are known to reduce lung capacity and contribute to various diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and emphysema, e-cigarettes pose minimal harm to the lungs. This groundbreaking study, supported by the National Natural Science Foundation, the National Postdoctoral Innovation Talent Program, and the Chinese Ministry of Science and Technology, employed animal experiments involving adolescent mice exposed to both traditional cigarettes and e-cigarettes. The researchers meticulously recorded various lung risk indicators, with lower values indicating less damage. The findings clearly demonstrated that every lung risk indicator for the e-cigarette group was significantly lower than that of the traditional cigarette group, thereby establishing the reduced harm potential of e-cigarettes.

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If you’re a vaper residing in Hawaii, it’s time to brace for significant changes. Governor Josh Green has recently made headlines by signing a game-changing measure. Starting from the 1st of January, vaping products will be taxed at the same rate as traditional cigarettes. And believe it or not, we’re talking about a whopping 70% rate.

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With the rising popularity of vaping among teenagers, the New Zealand government has announced a set of stringent rules to tackle the issue. These new laws, aiming at curbing the increase in teen vapers, were made public on Tuesday.

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The tobacco industry has experienced a massive shift in recent years. With growing health consciousness and changes in smoking habits, leading tobacco companies like Altria are exploring smoke-free tobacco products to cater to this evolving market. One notable development in this journey is Altria’s acquisition of NJOY Holdings, Inc., a prominent vape maker.

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In response to the mounting environmental concerns surrounding disposable vapes, VPZ, the UK’s leading vaping retailer, has forged a progressive partnership with WasteCare. This alliance has the noble ambition of launching a revolutionary recycling service specifically targeting vaping devices and e-cigarettes.

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A new wave of concern is sweeping across the UK, centred around the rapid increase in minors engaging in vaping. The government’s worry is grounded in the unsettling statistics from the NHS, indicating that e-cigarette usage among 11 to 15-year-olds rose from 6% in 2018 to 9% in 2021. Understandably, this rise in youth vaping has sparked a drive for stricter regulations.

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As we continue to live in an increasingly digital age, the traditional hazards that we’ve grown to monitor and manage are morphing into newer, more modern threats. One such case is the sharp increase in vaping among teenagers, especially in Britain.

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