Diane Caruana
In-house journalist covering international vaping news.
FDA says that reducing Nicotine in cigarettes could save 8 million lives
On Friday the 28th of July, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), announced a new comprehensive plan for tobacco and nicotine regulation, which...
Indonesia to raise tobacco tax
In 2017, the government of the Southeast Asian nation has already implemented taxes on all tobacco products, ranging from a low 22 rupiah per...
South Korea may be raising e-cigarette taxes
The proposed tax raise is of a significant 90%, increasing the prices of PMI’s ‘Heets’ and BAT’s ‘Neostiks’, from the current 4,300 range to...
The use of cigarettes and safer alternatives has been banned in Iowa parks
Mayor Jim Throgmorton voted against all three readings of the ordinance change. "I don't think this is a public health issue. I look at...
Ireland : Derry council enforcing new vaping regulation
Back in February 2016, the Department of Health (DOH) was granted authority by the Northern Ireland Assembly, to generate regulations that would restrict the...
Why Siegel refused to consult for PMI-funded Smoke-Free Foundation
Last month, one of the major tobacco companies and maker of Marlboro, Philip Morris International Inc (PMI), made yet another bold announcement saying that...
Australian Health Minister ignores studies indicating the potential of e-cigs
"It's not going to be happening on my watch as far as I'm concerned," said Minister Hunt in a communication with ABC’s Hack. He...
E-liquid producer Johnson Creek Enterprises shuts down
"Very sad to announce we’re going out of business. Effective tomorrow." said the company’s CEO, Heidi Braun in a Twitter post on Monday 9th....
