Diane Caruana
In-house journalist covering international vaping news.
U.S. Study Says That Vaping Alters The Body’s Response to Viruses
The researchers failed to specify whether the vaping participants were previous smokers (as is the case in most vapers) or even dual users.The study...
New Zealand Proposes Vape Products Should Carry Health Warnings in Māori
Under the new proposals, nicotine-containing vaping products would be required to carry a warning label pointing out their addiction potential in both English and...
BAT Accused of Using Legal loophole to Give Vape Samples to Minors
By law, businesses selling vaping products are allowed to market their products by distributing free samples via third-party marketing firms. However, health entities in...
The US FDA Finalizes Two Minimum Requirements For The PMTA
In a release on its website, the FDA explained that these two finalized foundational rules for the premarket review of new tobacco products, provide...
Australian Firm to Start Trials of Medical Cannabis Vape Pen by 2021
Lifespot Health (ASX: LSH) is striving towards its medical cannabis inhaler device program, which it claims will “significantly evolve the treatment options for patients...
Bloomberg Funding to Philippines FDA May Have Violated US Laws
The issue is “troubling” as it involves the direct contribution of funding or money to a regulatory agency. “The Union co-manages the Bloomberg Initiative...
UK Teens as Young as 11 Given Nicotine Patches to Quit Smoking
Despite being under age to purchase tobacco products, 1,994 teens were prescribed nicotine patches on the NHS to help them quit smoking. To the...
New Zealand: Opinions About The Recently Released Draft Vape Laws
Kiwis are encouraged to submit feedback on the draft proposals, ahead of the March 15th deadline. In a press release about the draft, VAPO,...
