Diane Caruana
In-house journalist covering international vaping news.
Hungary: Reactions to Steep Increases in Tobacco Taxes
A 2019 press release on the EC’s website had explained that Hungary was given until December 31st, 2017, to gradually increase the excise duty...
World Vapers’ Alliance to Launch ‘Vape Bus’ Tour
On the event of the "Back Vaping. Beat Smoking" campaign launch last month, the World Vapers’ Alliance (WVA) unveiled a new graffiti mural outside...
Belfast: Youths Hospitalised After Unknowingly Vaping Spice Instead of CBD
Synthetic cannabis, of which Spice is an example, is linked to serious health issues ranging from breathing difficulties to psychosis. Spice is not a...
US: Vermont Teens Caught Vaping Will Not be Suspended From School
The American Lung Association has just launched a scholarship fund for its Vape-Free Schools Initiative. Many public health experts have long been insisting that...
US Study: Most Adult Vapers Want to Quit
Former smokers had the highest intentions and interest in quitting, not surprising since most smokers take up vaping in an attempt to quit cigarettes.Analyzing...
NZ’s Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products Act Goes Into Effect
Unlike its Australian counterpart, the NZ government at least understands the potential of vaping as a safer alternative to smoking.Earlier this year, New Zealand’s...
IBVTA Webinar Helps Vape Businesses Bounce Back After Lockdown
The UK’s second nationwide lockdown in 2020, forced all non-essential retailers (including vape stores) and services, to close between November 5th and December 2nd....
US FDA Rejects 4.5 Million PMTA Applications From The Same Vape...
A recent press release by the FDA, stated that the vape brand JD Nova LLC, which owns Vapolocity was issued with a Refuse to...
