Diane Caruana
In-house journalist covering international vaping news.
Scotland Announces Generational Tobacco Ban Which Includes Vaping
Scotland is considering implementing a generational smoking ban which would prevent anyone born in 2009 or later (currently 14 or younger) from legally purchasing...
New Zealand Announces Plans to Scrap Tobacco Generational Ban
A generational tobacco ban would just fuel an already existing blackmarket whilst also unintentionally making smoking more attractive to minors.Led by Prime Minister Chris...
France Releases New Smoke-Free Plan Which Includes Counterproductive Vape Restrictions
Cigarette smoking accounts for 75,000 preventable deaths annually in France and is the leading cause of premature death before the age of 65. France's health...
The Real Reason Why FCTC COP10 Was Postponed?
The WHO FCTC has been aware since October that it lacked a venue or conference planning, yet it waited until the week before the...
Ireland Announces Restrictive Vape Measures
Countries with an open harm reduction approach, such as Sweden and the UK, have successfully reduced smoking rates to record lows.Irish Health Minister Stephen...
Do Teen Vapers Try to Quit Vaping? What Does Science Tell Us?
A recent study has revealed a significant shift in tobacco use among young adults, with more individuals initiating a nicotine habit via vaping than...
Concerning Anti-Tobacco Harm Reduction Moves in Nordic Countries, Despite Sweden’s Success
The potential negative outcomes of the measures, include the growth of illicit markets and a possible shift back to smoking for consumers.Finland has announced...
Will Belgium’s Smoking Cessation Strategy be Effective?
Belgium struggles with high smoking rates, with 24% of the population being current smokers, resulting in approximately 14,000 smoking-related deaths annually.Belgium's Health Minister, Frank...
