Diane Caruana
In-house journalist covering international vaping news.
Are teen e-cigarette users more likely to smoke in the future?
The study was carried out by the Center for Tobacco Control Research and Education and concluded that vaping may end up reversing the current...
NZ Union urges government to regulate e-cigs after crime surge
Despite a 60% rise in cigarette prices, only one in ten people have quit, and no decrease has been recorded in Maori and Pasifika...
One more study indicates the relative safety of vaping
This study has found that vaping has “a dramatic and positive effect on the health of those who are able to switch from cigarettes.”The...
Big Tobacco asks Canadian lawmakers for a competitive tax regime
Imperial is against the government's plan to implement plain and standardized packaging for regular cigarettes.Despite being against any future tax increases, Imperial is not...
Experts’ predictions for the vaping industry in 2018
“Vaping will continue its rise and smoking will continue its accelerated decline. This is how we win,” said renowned public health expert Clive Bates,...
EU Safety Agency reminds of dangers when travelling with Lithium Ion Batteries
E-cigs should be carried in the cabin not in the baggage compartment, and protected from accidental activation by being kept away from flammable items...
Florida may raise tobacco-purchasing age limit to 21
If approved, SB 1288 would prevent anyone below 21 from purchasing cigarettes, tobacco chew and vaping products. If approved, SB 1288 would prevent anyone...
Taiwan Government moving towards a total vaping ban
Taiwan currently regulates Nicotine-containing products under the Pharmaceutical Affairs Act, while non-nicotine products are unregulated. However, according to an article by ECigIntelligence the executive...
