Diane Caruana
In-house journalist covering international vaping news.
India’s Vape Ban is a Total Failure
Most former Indian smokers who had switched to vaping, are now being forced back to smoking, or resorting to purchasing the products illegally.“This is...
US: Maine’s Proposed Flavoured Tobacco Ban is Detrimental to Public Health
A study from San Francisco found that while the ban did lead to a decline in e-cigarettes and cigars sales, it sadly also caused...
Big Tobacco’s Attempts to Become More Sustainable
Whether it is because they are becoming more environmentally conscious, or they are trying to clean their tainted image, or are just being forced...
China’s Vape Prices Increase Amid Tougher Regulations
The Beijing Business Today has revealed that many flavoured vape products have seen prices increase by up to 20-30 yuan ($3.14-$4.72). Market research firm...
US CDC Discusses Major Boom in Nicotine Pouch Sales
Swedish snus had fewer health risks than cigarettes, while NPs contain less toxins than snus.Published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA),...
Coalition Letter Asks FDA Commissioner to Reject Imminent Synthetic Nicotine Ban
Commissioner Califf urged to allow small businesses trying to comply with the synthetic nicotine ban to remain on the market for longer than the...
Vape Industry Experts Call For More Collaborations With Scientists
The industry needs to focus specifically on dialogue with individual governments, rather than continuing to unsuccessfully attempt to dialogue with the WHO.“Should we have...
WVA Art Installation Message: “Flavours Matter – Flavours help smokers quit”
The WVA has taken to the streets with a billboard reading “Flavours Matter,” explaining how vape flavours help smokers quit cigarettes.Last February Sweden’s Ministry...
