Diane Caruana
In-house journalist covering international vaping news.
Chicago Votes in Favour of Recreational Marijuana Stores Expansion
Chicago has allowed 18 adult-use cannabis retailers so far, among the 110 statewide.The move will allow recreational marijuana stores to expand further than the...
Consumer Groups Urge WHO to Save Lives By Endorsing THR
The letter asks the WHO to end its war on vaping and other alternatives to smoking, which have been identified by science as effective...
New Study Finds No Relationship Between Varenicline And Psychiatric Problems
The findings do not mean that no such effect exists, but that this study found no strong evidence of it.A recent clinical practice guideline...
Health Canada Consults on Banning Vape Flavours
In December 2020, Health Canada proposed a nicotine limit of 20 milligrams per milliliter (mg/ml) for all vaping products. This proposal came in response...
NGOs Exposed in Funding Vape Ban Lobbying in the Philippines
A "small, corrupt network of elites” are “funneling cash through a myriad of anti-tobacco organizations and charities, and are particularly focused on influencing laws.“These...
South Africa: Age Verification Crackdown at Vape Shops
South Africa’s Control of Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Bill, was first announced last year by Deputy Health Minister Joe Phaahla, and is...
Vape Brand RELX Enters The Saudi Market
The Saudi launch of RELX, which is one of the biggest manufacturers, distributors and sellers of vaping products in China, comes as local concerns...
Study Examines Effectivity of California Tobacco Age Limit Set in 2016
There was no associated decrease in 'ever' or 'current' smoking patterns with California's T21 law, at least three years post-implementation.The study titled, “Smoking behavior...
