New Zealand THR Group Says That Current Vape Flavour Restrictions Are Flawed

New Zealand THR Group Says That Current Vape Flavour Restrictions Are Flawed

In a submission to Parliament’s Health Select Committee on the Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products (Smoked Tobacco) Amendment Bill, tobacco harm reduction group: Action for Smokefree 2025 (ASH) highlighted that the current retail restrictions imposed on vape flavours are counterproductive to achieving the smoke-free goal.  The co-founder of Aotearoa Vapers...

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New Study Looks Into The Effect of Vaping on Cigarette Dependance

New Study Looks Into The Effect of Vaping on Cigarette Dependance

A Randomized Controlled Trial published in Nicotine & Tobacco Research, found once again that vaping was associated with reduced smoking without increasing the level of nicotine intake.  Titled, “Changes in Nicotine Dependence Among Smokers Using Electronic Cigarettes to Reduce Cigarette Smoking in a Randomized Controlled Trial,” the study evaluated cigarette, e-cigarette,...

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Quebec Vapers Face Flavor Prohibition in 90 Days

Quebec Vapers Face Flavor Prohibition in 90 Days

The health ministry of Quebec has introduced draft regulations that would prohibit the sales of flavored vaping products (except tobacco flavor), and ban e-liquid bottles with a capacity greater than 30 mL and prefilled devices that hold more than 2 mL. The regulations would also limit nicotine strength to 20...

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