Diane Caruana
In-house journalist covering international vaping news.
US Schools’ Association Backs Bill Proposing to Raise Nationwide Tobacco Age...
The Tobacco-Free Youth Act would raise the nationwide minimum age to buy all tobacco products and e-cigarettes, from 18 to 21. The bill, co-sponsored...
Yet Another Study Indicates the Effectivity of E-Cigs for Smoking Cessation
The study titled “Moderators of real‐world effectiveness of smoking cessation aids: a population study”, was published in Addiction last month and found that e-cigarettes...
Nicorette to Launch New Nicotine Lozenges
Nicorette gum sales have definitely been on the decline, especially since the advent of e-cigarettes. In response to this, the brand is launching its...
Korea: Market Share of HNB Devices Soars over 2 Years
HnB devices are battery operated smokeless alternatives to combustible cigarettes and work by heating sticks containing tobacco leaves. These refills which look like short...
Canada: Quebec Court Rejects Provisions of Anti-Vaping Law
The legal challenge was brought about by the Canadian Vaping Association (CVA), an association representing Quebec vape shops. They argued that parts of the...
Juul Labs Considers Opening its Books to Foreign Investors
Capital Reinsurance has recently bought Juul shares on the secondary market for more than $300 a share, nearing a $50 billion valuation
Following its $1.2...
Former FDA Chief About E-Cig Rules “We struck the wrong balance”
Last March the FDA issued its much-anticipated guidelines with regards to new restrictions on vaping products. The draft had been released just weeks before...
Maryland to Raise Tobacco Legal Age to 21
The legislation signed Monday by Gov. Larry Hogan will add vaping products to the list of tobacco products. “There is no more important job...
