Diane Caruana
In-house journalist covering international vaping news.
The US Menthol Ban is Under Final Review
Last April the FDA announced the long discussed ban on menthols, launching a consultation process which closed yesterday, on July 5th, 2022. A recent...
UCLA Study Links E-Cigarette Use to Damaged Eyesight
Titled, “Association Between E-Cigarette Use and Visual Impairment in the United States,” the study analysed data from 1,173,646 adults aged between 18 and 50...
The FDA Will Review Its Tobacco Division Due to PMTA-Related Criticism
Since the CTP review was announced, many have looked into the Reagan-Udall Foundation and as a result are not so hopeful about the outcome...
Doctors And Scientists Urged Philippines President to Sign Vape Bill
Addressed to Marcos through Executive Secretary Victor Rodriguez on July 8th, the letter was signed by a group including academics, health care professionals and...
US Vapers Are Considering Alternative Brands as FDA Mulls Juul Ban
Many health and anti-vape groups had been pressuring the FDA to reject any PMTA applications by Juul for months. In fact earlier this year,...
Malaysia Commerce Group: Vape Tax Rate Should be Different Than Tobacco...
Sensible vape regulations would have a positive effect on the local economy by creating more jobs and attracting foreign direct investment.The local government has...
The Philippines Vape Bill is Finally Signed Into Law
The Philippines Vape Bill is a reconciled version of Senate Bill 2239 or the 'Vaporized Nicotine and Non-Nicotine Products Regulation Act' which aims to...
US Study: Massachusetts Menthol Ban Reduces Cigarette Sales
In the presence of a menthol ban, combined menthol and nonmenthol cigarette smoking would decline by 15% by 2026.Titled, “Association of Cigarette Sales With...
