Diane Caruana
In-house journalist covering international vaping news.
US: Georgia Vape Bill Imposing a Tax And Age Limit, Signed...
The illegality of substances pushes teens to obtain them from the black market where they are unregulated and possibly unsafe.Earlier this month, the Georgia...
PMI Blocked From Selling Iqos in Australia
It has been estimated that approximately 239,000 people are using e-cigarettes in Australia, 178,000 of whom are vaping more than once a month. This...
NZ Health Minister Urged to Clarify E-Cig Bill Regulatory Process
“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...
One’s Personality Traits Have An Influence on Their Tobacco Use Behaviour
It is widely known that neuroticism (the tendency to experience feelings such as anxiety, worry, fear, anger, depression and other negative emotions on a...
UK: PHE to Investigate ‘New Dual’ Range Replacing Menthol Tobacco
Last month, a European Union Revised Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) banning the manufacture and sale of menthol cigarettes went into effect. Despite Brexit, this...
South Africa: Big Tobacco Sues Government Over Tobacco Ban
The bans on tobacco products and alcohol sales announced in March, sadly included safer alternatives such as e-cigarettes and snus. Naturally, this had angered...
Today: NNA Webinar on Smokers and Alternative Nicotine Products
Titled: ‘Tried it, didn’t like it: Why do many smokers not get on with alternatives?’, the online webinar discussion with Louise Ross, Hazel Chinnery...
US: GA Senators Approve Vape Tax And Raise Tobacco Age Limit
"Vaping was created to keep people off of tobacco, but it has become its own industry," said Chickamauga Republican Sen. Jeff Mullis. "Good or...
