As evidence for nicotine pouches grows, policymakers face mounting questions and over restrictions that may undermine smoking cessation efforts. The discussion around nicotine pouches has, for some time now, been one of the hottest topics in tobacco harm reduction. Critics often describe these products as just another strategy from Big...
In April 2026, Ipsos surveyed more than 4,000 people in five countries who were close to former smokers who switched to smoke-free nicotine products. Respondents reported multiple positive outcomes, including cleaner air, better social interactions, and greater support for adult smokers having access to these alternatives. The poll was published...
TL;DR: No Removable Batteries? On A Performance Vape Mod? Yikes. I like the VooPoo Drag 6, it’s currently listed as the best vape mod option inside our 2026 Best Vapes Guide. But I do have some thoughts on it, especially when compared to its predecessor, the VooPoo Drag 5. The...
One of the most common questions we've received since the announcement of the UK's new vape tax is: "Is 0mg vape liquid taxed?"Many vapers assume that because a vape liquid contains no nicotine, it won't be affected by the new Vaping Products Duty (VPD). Unfortunately, that's not the case. From...
Ireland’s proposed ban on most flavored vaping products has cleared Dáil Éireann and moved to the Seanad, putting the country closer to a legal market limited largely to tobacco and unflavored vapes. The Public Health (Tobacco Products and Nicotine Inhaling Products) (Amendment) Bill 2026 was debated at Report and Final...
