Diane Caruana
In-house journalist covering international vaping news.
UK Vape Association Commends PHE’s Latest E-Cig Report
In light of the latest review published by the PHE, the UKVIA is calling for an end on publishing misinformation about vaping. “Vaping in...
South Africa Allows Cigarette Sales As Lockdown Restrictions Are Eased
While alcohol will remain banned, tobacco sales can resume.The bans on tobacco products and alcohol sales announced last month, which sadly included safer alternatives...
Study: Vaping is a Gateway Out of (Not Into) Smoking
In line with previous studies looking into the same relationship, the review titled, “Does the gateway theory justify a ban on nicotine vaping in...
US PMTA Deadline Moved to September 2020 Due to COVID-19
As the May 12th PMTA deadline was fast approaching, a number of entities including Altria Group Inc. and tobacco association NATO, had asked the...
Melbourne May Ban Vaping in Smoke-Free Areas
The ban across Melbourne's CBD would align the city with the rest of the state, where sadly e-cigs are subjected to the same regulations...
BAT Says COVID-19 Outbreak Has Not Affected Cigarette Sales
“We don’t see any change in patterns of consumption of cigarettes because of COVID-19,“ said Chief Executive Officer Jack Bowles, via webcast at the...
The FDA Takes Action Against Businesses Selling Banned Flavours
In response to the guidance pertaining to banned flavours which went into effect last February, the FDA started receiving report about non compliant businesses.In...
NZ Safer Alternatives Firm Encourages Smokers to Switch to Nicotine Pouches
NZ Smokefree Tomorrow Limited, is the sole distributor of nicotine pouches in New Zealand. These tea bag-like pouches are placed under the upper lip...
