Diane Caruana
In-house journalist covering international vaping news.
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...
British American Tobacco Reduces Revenue Growth Expectations
The world’s second largest tobacco company, which besides popular cigarette brands such as Dunhill and Rothmans, also sells a number of electronic devices such...
AVCA: Kiwi MP’s Plea to Lift Snus Ban Should be Supported
The final stages of the Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products (Vaping) Amendment Bill will be debated in the coming days, after the House resumes...
