Diane Caruana
In-house journalist covering international vaping news.
India’s Vape Ban: How is it really going?
In September 2019, the Indian Government passed a measure banning the production and sale of electronic cigarettes, which also includes all forms of Electronic...
New Study Finds Safer-Nicotine Consumer Groups Are Often Underfunded
Many of the named organizations were members of four regional umbrella organizations covering Latin America (ARDT Iberoamerica), Africa (CASA), Europe (ETHRA), and Asia-Pacific (CAPHRA).Led...
Chinese and European Vape Associations Sign Code for Responsible Marketing
The Code for Responsible Marketing contains 14 mandatory principles, including:
“Warnings: E-cigarette advertisement must contain clear warnings and references that the ad is exclusively...
Concerns About Nicotine Levels in Vapes
In September 2021, Utah agreed to set the permitted limit of nicotine in vapes at "3% by weight per container," and no more than...
The Issue of Vape Waste Discussed at GFN23
Unfortunately some are using this waste issue to oppose tobacco harm reduction via vapes.Countries across the world are growing concerned about the popularity of...
Fearmongering and Misinformation Spread by Australian Authorities
Australia's harsh and outdated stance on vaping, has stalled the country’s smoking cessation rates.The government of Queensland has recently issued a report based on...
Interesting Findings About Vaping Amongst Teens
Titled, “Tobacco Product Use Among Middle and High School Students — United States, 2022,” the study looked at tobacco use behaviors, which in the...
Spain Forces Tobacco Companies to Pay For Cigarette Waste
Cigarette companies are likely to cover this price tag by increasing product prices.Disposed cigarette butts tend to pile up in parks, beaches, streets and...
