Diane Caruana
In-house journalist covering international vaping news.
The Regulatory Environment For Vapes in North Africa
North Africa's stance on alternative nicotine products, such as e-cigarettes and smokeless tobacco, varies by country, but overall, the region is characterized by cautious...
As Lawmakers Turn Their Attention To Synthetic Nicotine, Experts Remind Regulations Should be Risk-Relative
In the US, following the passing of a 2022 law giving the FDA control over all nicotine products, the agency restricted synthetic nicotine products,...
The UK Government is Urged to Address The Misinformation Presented to the Tobacco and...
The UK's Tobacco and Vapes Bill, was announced in the King's speech on November 7th 2023 and introduced to Parliament on the 20th of...
Everything Teen Vaping- What Does The Latest Research Tell Us?
A recent study published in the journal Tobacco Control suggested that young people who vape are at an increased risk of exposure to harmful...
The Foundation for a Smoke-Free World Unveils New Name, Logo and Website, While Announcing...
On the 13th of May, the Foundation's name was officially changed to Global Action to End Smoking.Towards the end of last year, the Foundation...
Why Does The U.S. Endorse Harm Reduction Strategies For Various Substance Addictions But Not...
The claim that tobacco harm reduction is a term made up by the tobacco industry, coming from none other than the head of the...
Spain Launches Public Consultation on Banning Vape Flavours
Spain's anti-smoking plan also aims to tighten regulations on vaping, with discussions underway to ban single-use devices, as well as flavoured vapes.Spain has recently...
The FDA’s Hard Line Approach Towards Popular Disposable Vapes’ Brands
On May 1st, the FDA issued warning letters to 14 online retailers for selling unauthorized vaping products that are popular among youth. These products,...
