Diane Caruana
In-house journalist covering international vaping news.
UK Vaping Industry Adapts to Online Sales and Delivery Services
A 2019 study had indicated that vape shops play a key role in supporting smokers who switch to safer alternatives. Titled, “‘I Felt Welcomed...
Do E-Cigarettes Interfere With Implanted Heart Defibrillators?
Titled, "Unintentional magnet reversion of an implanted cardiac defibrillator by an electronic cigarette,” the report narrates the case of a 48 year old man...
French Study Dismisses Smoking As A Risk Factor For COVID-19
The current study concluded that daily smokers have a much lower probability of developing symptomatic or a severe SARS-CoV-2 infection, as compared to the...
Florida Passes Tobacco 21 Legislation
The Florida Senate passed SB 810 earlier this month, and it will now be passed on to Governor Ron DeSantis for approval. “As I...
Ireland Bans Menthol Cigarettes, Slims and Rolling Tobacco
The move is part of a four year phasing-out period by the EU TPD which entered into force on May 2014.The move is part...
NHS Stop Smoking Service Launches Online Clinic During VApril
The online stop smoking clinic has been launched during VApril, the world’s largest vaping education campaign aimed at encouraging smokers to switch to the proven...
UK Vape Association Commends PHE’s Latest E-Cig Report
In light of the latest review published by the PHE, the UKVIA is calling for an end on publishing misinformation about vaping. “Vaping in...
South Africa Allows Cigarette Sales As Lockdown Restrictions Are Eased
While alcohol will remain banned, tobacco sales can resume.The bans on tobacco products and alcohol sales announced last month, which sadly included safer alternatives...
