Diane Caruana
In-house journalist covering international vaping news.
Kenya’s Planned Taxes On Safer Nicotine Alternatives Will Maintain High Smoking Rates
Yatani revealed that the tax will be double the current excise from Shs 1,200 to Shs 1,500 per kg. The average tax increase for...
Malaysian Vape Industry Should be Given the Opportunity to Express Views on Tobacco Bill
MRECA president Datuk Adzwan Ab Manas said that more detailed discussions on the imminent regulations for vaping products are required. "To date, the Ministry...
Egypt Finally Legalizes Vaping Products
The local vape ban has resulted in a myriad of illegal vape shops across the country that sell the product and its accessories, often...
The WHO Claims That Tobacco Taxes Reduce Consumption Rates
At the recent FCTC COP9, delegates reported that the number of global tobacco consumers fell from 1.32 billion in 2015 to 1.3 billion in...
New Legislation to Legalize Vapes is Being Reviewed by Thai Parliament
Minister Chaiwut Thanakamanusorn has said that the public should have access to unbiased information about safer alternatives.In Thailand, a ban on the import, export,...
Paper Discusses The Legalization of Cannabis Smoking Areas
Titled, “Emerging Indoor Air Laws for Onsite Cannabis Consumption Businesses in the US,” the study said that over 50 localities across the States now...
Tobacco Harm Reduction Experts Encourage Philippine President to Sign Vape Bill
A recent survey confirmed the wide public support for tobacco harm reduction.SB 2239 would regulate the importation, manufacture, sale, packaging, distribution, use and consumption...
Study Reports a Rise in Smoking And Vaping Among Teens in Ireland
Titled, “Increased smoking and e-cigarette use among Irish teenagers: a new threat to Tobacco Free Ireland 2025,” the study suggests that not only is...
