Diane Caruana
In-house journalist covering international vaping news.
The U.S. Food And Drug Administration Authorizes Sale of Nicotine Pouches for the First...
According to a recent CDC report, nicotine pouches (NPs) like Zyn have become the second most-used nicotine product in the U.S., behind only traditional...
The Importance of Encouraging Vape Recycling Initiatives
The rise of vaping has brought unintended environmental challenges. Disposable vapes especially, have been contributing to concerning levels of electronic and plastic waste, while...
The Growing Body of Literature on The Effect of Vaping on Cardiopulmonary Health
The University of Wisconsin (UW) has secured a $5.7 million grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to conduct a five-year study examining...
Supreme Court Considers FDA Rejection of Flavoured E-Cigarettes
Since 2016, vaping products and/or e-cigarettes have been classified as tobacco products, subject to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) oversight under the Tobacco...
More of the Progressive THR Strategies Leading New Zealand Into a Smokefree Future
The New Zealand government has actively supported vaping as a cessation tool, emphasizing its benefits through resources like the Vaping Facts website. Health authorities,...
Belgium’s Ban on Disposable Vapes and Other Worrying Measures in Europe
A trend towards stricter measures on vaping products in Europe, is sparking concern among tobacco harm reduction (THR) advocates. Proposed restrictions include higher taxes,...
Another Day Another Lawsuit For Zyn Nicotine Pouches. How Justified is the Scrutiny on...
Swedish Match North America (SMNA), a subsidiary of Philip Morris International (PMI), has agreed to pay $1.2 million to resolve allegations of violating Washington...
The Dangerous and Continued Misrepresentation of Youth Vaping Rates in the U.S.
Sadly, widespread misinformation about teen vaping trends has been shaping public opinion, distorting policy debates, and misrepresenting the true scope of youth vaping. Professor...
