Diane Caruana
In-house journalist covering international vaping news.
Leaked EU Plan to Tax Nicotine Pouches Sparks Economic, Political, and Criminal Concerns
A confidential European Commission (EC) document, leaked by Snusjournalen, has revealed a contentious plan to impose a substantial EU-wide tax increase on nicotine pouches...
Experts Warn New On-the-Spot Fines Fail to Tackle UK’s Illegal Vape Crisis
Industry leaders are raising concerns on recent on-the-spot fines for illegal vape sales, as they seem insufficient to curb the rapidly growing black market....
Job Advert for Chief Vape Misinformation Officer Flooded With Applications
Despite extensive scientific evidence showing that e-cigarettes are significantly less harmful than traditional cigarettes, recent media coverage has exaggerated the health risks of vaping,...
Cannabinoids, Still Feared for Addiction by Many, Can Actually Help Break Nicotine Dependance
Cannabinoids often carry a negative reputation due to their association with marijuana, which is widely viewed as a recreational drug linked to addiction and...
The EC’s Push for Stricter Nicotine Regulations Sprearheaded by Misinformation From Dutch Minister
Earlier this month, Dutch Health Minister, Vincent Karremans, criticized the European Commission for delaying new legislation on nicotine products, describing the decision as harmful...
Vaping and Lung Health: Weighing the Evidence on Risks, Benefits, and Unanswered Questions
The relationship between vaping and respiratory health remains a topic of ongoing debate and research. While some studies suggest that e-cigarette use may produce...
Discussing The Presence of Carbony in Vapes- The Latest Data
It is known that propylene glycol (PG), vegetable glycerin (VG), and flavouring chemicals can break down under heat during vaping, producing harmful chemicals called...
Chile Embraces Harm Reduction – A Smarter Path to Tobacco Control
The new measure regulates the novel products separately from combustible tobacco products, and even caps nicotine concentration at 45 mg/ml, unlike the European Union’s...
