Diane Caruana
In-house journalist covering international vaping news.
New Study: Vaping May Help Smokers Quit Even if They Do Not Intend to
Titled, “Association of e-Cigarette Use With Discontinuation of Cigarette Smoking Among Adult Smokers Who Were Initially Never Planning to Quit,” the study was published...
Sweden’s Nicotine Industry Remains Uncertain About Imminent Requirements
Details regarding ingredient listings and design requirements won’t be known until the they actually take effect on January 1st, 2023Last February Sweden’s Ministry of...
New Study: A Ban on Tobacco Products Would Lead to a 4% Decline in...
Titled "What Happens When a Retailer Drops a Product Category? Investigating the Consequences of Ending Tobacco Sales," the study demonstrated the role of tobacco...
BAT Manages to Reverse Kenya’s Ban on Nicotine Pouches
The ban was putting a stumbling block in the smoking cessation journey of thousands.In 2020, BAT announced it was launching a new plant at...
The FDA Criticized For Being More Lenient With Cigarettes Than Safer Alternatives
This action is being called the “most ill-judged moves to date,” as these products still produce same toxins as traditional cigarettes but practically none...
Macau Government Passes Vape Restrictions
The measure sets in place penalties of MOP4,000 (US$500) for individuals, and fines of between MOP20,000 and MOP200,000 for businesses.The proposal was unanimously approved...
US Study: Tobacco Use Behavior Among Menthol Smokers Following Menthol Ban
Titled, ‘"I think it's a good idea for the people that's young, the kids, but for someone like me it's a bad idea." -...
Australian Rugby Player to Retire Over Vaping Scandal
The player posted an Instagram story of himself vaping in his rugby gear.“The Gold Coast Titans have sanctioned Kevin Proctor after being made conscious...
