Diane Caruana
In-house journalist covering international vaping news.
Massachusetts Ends Quarantine on E-Liquids That Are Free of Vitamin E Acetate
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,...
Australia: Melbourne Council to Vote on Vape Ban in Smoke-Free Zones
Earlier this year, Melbourne’s City council had proposed an amendment that if passed, would ban vaping in the city’s 11 no-smoking areas. Lord mayor...
The University of North Carolina Receives Grant to Study Using Texts Against Teen Vaping
According to an article by Triangle Business Journal, the National Institute on Drug Abuse has selected Prof. Seth Noar, from the UNC Lineberger Comprehensive...
Phillip Morris: SA’s Cigarette Ban Misses Opportunity to Promote Safer Alternatives
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...
