Diane Caruana
In-house journalist covering international vaping news.
The Rise of the Pouch: Reshaping Tobacco Trends and Stirring New Teen-Related Concerns
Nicotine pouches (NPs) have gained traction in Europe and the US, and have recently received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA),...
Puff of Hope or Missed Opportunity? New Zealand’s Free Vape Kit Scheme May Not...
As New Zealand races toward its Smokefree 2025 goal—reducing daily smoking rates to below 5%—the government has introduced a free vape starter kit programme...
Don’t Let History Repeat: Greece Warned Against Flavour Ban Mistake
A growing movement of consumer groups and vaping advocates across Europe is urging Greece to reconsider its proposed ban on flavoured e-cigarettes. The measure,...
Australia’s Nicotine-Related Crime Nightmare: A Stark Warning for Europe
In recent months, Australian news outlets have spotlighted a growing crisis: the nation's aggressive anti-smoking policies have unintentionally created fertile ground for a booming...
The Disposable Vapes’ Dilemma: Smoking Cessation Benefits vs Environmental Costs
Disposable vapes have proven to be a highly effective tool in helping smokers quit, offering convenience, accessibility, and ease of use—particularly for those transitioning...
Taxing Harm Reduction: The EU Seems Set on Undermining Its Own Public Health Goals
Last month Vaping Post shared a leaked internal document from the European Commission, obtained by Snusjournalen, which unveiled a controversial proposal to raise taxes on...
Silenced by Smears: The Persecution of Tobacco Harm Reduction Experts
Tobacco harm reduction (THR) experts and advocates often face significant challenges, including exclusion from policy discussions, public criticism, and institutional resistance. Besides battling misinformation—they're...
It is Confirmed: Prohibition Fuels Crime Instead of Safeguarding the Public
A new government-commissioned study has found that law enforcement strategies aimed at controlling the drug trade may be doing more harm than good—intensifying violence...
