Diane Caruana
In-house journalist covering international vaping news.
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,...
The Foundation for a Smoke-Free World Ends Agreement With PMI as it Seeks to...
The Smoke-Free Foundation was previously the subject of controversy when albeit independent, it was being funded by tobacco company Philip Morris International (PMI).A few...
As The WHO Pushes Europe Towards Prohibition, Experts Pull It Towards Tobacco Harm Reduction
A new paper by the World Health Organization (WHO) reported an increase in alcohol and nicotine use among teenagers in Europe, Central Asia, and...
The Effects of Cigarette And Vape Adverts on Consumers
A study by researchers at the University of Chicago and University of Washington, had ireported that a 10% increase in TV product placement for...
Differing Opinions About Second-Hand Vape Exposure
In most cases, the detected levels risky substances emitted in this vapour, are below the thresholds considered hazardous by public health agencies.Research into second-hand...
IBVTA Infographic Advert Banned for Allegedly Promoting Unlicensed Vapes
The IBVTA's advertorials were factual, not promotional, and did not reference specific brands or products.Last September, the Independent British Vape Trade Association (IBVTA) launched...
Handing Out Vape Starter Kits and Overall Accessibility to The Products Help Smokers Quit
Nearly one in four recipients of the starter packs reported quitting smoking, and those who didn't quit entirely, were more likely to have reduced...
