Diane Caruana
In-house journalist covering international vaping news.
Singapore: Tobacco Standardised Packaging Gone Into Effect on July 1st
In October 2018, Singapore’s Ministry of Health (MOH) had announced that it would be introducing standardised packaging for tobacco products, including cigarettes, cigarillos, cigars,...
Malaysian Minister Fined For Being Caught Vaping in Parliament
The video shows Hishammuddin sneaking a vape behind his face mask while his colleague, Transport Minister Dr Wee Ka Siong, is speaking during Parliamentary...
Spain Prepares New Tobacco Law
The Ministries of Finance and Health are separately working on ways to reduce tobacco consumption via two different routes, with the ultimate plan being...
Massachusetts Ends Quarantine on E-Liquids That Are Free of Vitamin E...
Last November, the State of Massachusetts placed over 600,000 vaping products manufactured before Dec. 12, 2019 under quarantine. MCCC Executive Director Shawn Collins said...
NNA: The Other New Nicotine Alternatives to Consider Besides Vapes
“The public is generally acutely aware of e-cigarettes and the principle of tobacco harm reduction is increasingly being recognised. Many, however, will not realise...
New Zealand’s Vaping Bill is Passed
“Kiwi-owned vape businesses are disappointed the Government is rushing through its vaping legislation in time for the election campaign, while the local industry remains...
Canada: Nova Scotia’s New Vaping Regulations
In May, Nova Scotia approved the 20mg/ml nicotine cap on vaping products, making it the first Canadian province to adopt such a restriction. The...
PMI CEO Says Cigarettes May be Obsolete Within a Decade
"I am convinced it is possible to completely end cigarette sales in many countries within 10 to 15 years," said chief executive Andre Calantzopoulos,...
