Recently, several Swedish public health experts released a significant report titled “The Swedish Experience: A Roadmap to a Smoke-Free Society,” stating that by promoting e-cigarettes and other harm reduction products, Sweden is on the verge of reducing its smoking rate to below 5%, becoming the first “smoke-free” country in Europe and the world.

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A recent report by the Chief Health Officer of Queensland reveals a 40% increase in the use of e-cigarettes and vapes in the state over the past five years. The report also shows that almost 20% of Queenslanders have tried vaping, with 5% of the population currently using them and almost 2% doing so daily. The highest percentage of users were young adults between 18 to 29 years, where 14.5% of them were users. The report also found that young men who also smoke are the most likely to vape.

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As the UK government considers a ban on fruit and candy-flavored disposable e-cigarettes, one retailer warns that such a move would lead to the collapse of the vaping industry. Andy Connellan, the owner of Connect 2 Vapes in Worcester, argues that rather than targeting sweet-flavored disposable vapes, the government should enforce existing laws regarding their sale to under-age children.

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Through Resolution 565/2023, published today in the Official Gazette, the Ministry of Health of the Nation indicates that the importation, distribution, commercialization, and advertising of “Heated Tobacco Products” (HTP) will no longer be allowed.

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This report provides an update on the latest news from various electronic cigarette companies. The topics covered include product sales, marketing bans, lawsuits, and financial performance. Key players such as JUUL, Smoore, and Ispire are mentioned, as well as notable events like FDA authorizations and investor meetings. If you’re interested in staying up-to-date on the e-cigarette industry, this is a must-read!

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Minnesota has started selecting jurors for the lawsuit against JUUL and Altria. After three years since the state initially filed the lawsuit, Minnesota has officially started the lawsuit against JUUL and Altria, electronic cigarette manufacturers and tobacco companies respectively.

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According to Latvian television, the Latvian parliament has supported amendments to a bill in its second reading to ban flavored electronic cigarettes, as well as e-cigarettes that resemble candy, snacks, toys, and other nicotine products.

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According to the annual YouGov youth survey conducted by Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) in March and published on July 7th, teen vaping and experimentation via disposable vapes have increased. The survey reported that current vaping among UK children aged 11-17 has risen from 4% in 2020 to 7% in 2022. Additionally, the percentage of teens who have tried vaping has increased from 14% in 2020 to 16% in 2022. Disposable vapes are currently the most commonly used devices, with an alarming increase from 7% in 2020 and 8% in 2021 to 52% in 2022.

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HeavenGift revealed that BAT had proposed to acquire ELFBAR in August 2022. After four months of negotiations, HeavenGift rejected the acquisition proposal. In February of this year, HeavenGift’s subsidiary, ELFBAR, was found to have “excessive e-liquid” in the UK market, which experts believe is a common strategy in the international tobacco industry known as “acquisition + morality.”

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The UK Vaping Industry Association has stated that the removal of overfilled ELFBAR and Lost Mary products from shelves highlights a clear failure in the UK’s e-cigarette regulatory framework.

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