Diane Caruana
In-house journalist covering international vaping news.
The UK Govt. Finally Announces a Much Needed Vape Retailers’ Licensing Scheme
Experts had anticipated this surge in black market activity, attributing it to the increasing restrictions placed on legal vaping products. And with more restrictions...
The UK’s Controversial Ban on Disposable Vapes Has Been Officially Announced
Earlier this year, the new UK Government had announced plans to re-introduce the previously shelved Tobacco and Vapes Bill, which among other measures included...
France Has Decided to Ban Nicotine Pouches Despite Their Known Effectivity For Smoking Cessation
NPs are the smoking cessation tool of choice of many former smokers due to their non-toxic profile, discreet nature- allowing their use virtually everywhere...
California Sets Further Outdated Prohibition-Style Measures on Nicotine Products
While bans may be well intentioned, highlight smoking cessation experts, they tend to be ineffective and drive consumers to alternative, often illegal markets.California has...
BAT Launches Version of Velo NPs With Synthethic Nicotine. What are the Advantages?
British American Tobacco (BAT) is set to introduce a new version of its Velo nicotine pouches in the U.S., using synthetic nicotine in its...
Why the UK’s Proposed Ban on Disposable Vapes is a Bad Idea
Disposables offer a cheaper, user-friendly, and accessible alternative to traditional cigarettes, making them especially appealing to those trying vaping for the first time.Earlier this...
Another Set Back for THR Efforts in France With Proposed Vape Tax
Much to the disapointment of French vapers and tobacco harm reduction (THR) experts alike, it has been recently revealed that France is planning a...
The Disaster That Australia’s Vape Prescription Model is Proving to be
With a lack of consultation with the pharmacy sector and the strong opposition from the Pharmacy Guild of Australia, this new iniative was set...
