European Commission May Propose First EU Minimum Vape Tax Soon

European Commission May Propose First EU Minimum Vape Tax Soon

A leaked report suggests the European Commission will soon propose steep European Union-wide minimum taxes on vapes, heated tobacco products and nicotine pouches. If adopted, the proposals outlined in the report would become part of the EU’s harmonized tobacco tax framework, called the Tobacco Excise Directive (TED). Last December, Reuters...

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Science Advances But Policy Regresses: The Global War on Nicotine Pouches

Science Advances But Policy Regresses: The Global War on Nicotine Pouches

Scientific innovation offers new hope for safer nicotine use, yet global bans threaten to undermine harm reduction’s life-saving potential. A recently published international study based on a trial conducted in 2024, has shed new light on the evolving landscape of nicotine pouch technology, offering hope for oral nicotine users seeking...

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WILL ONE HIT OF A VAPE SHOW UP ON A NICOTINE TEST?

WILL ONE HIT OF A VAPE SHOW UP ON A NICOTINE TEST?

Yes, one hit of a nicotine-containing vape can show up on a nicotine test, especially within 1 to 3 days. Although nicotine itself clears from the body in just a few hours, it rapidly converts to a stable metabolite, cotinine, with a much longer half-life. Even a single vape puff...

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U.S. Trade Wars, Vape Shortages, and the New Nicotine Cold War

U.S. Trade Wars, Vape Shortages, and the New Nicotine Cold War

The disruption in disposable vapes' imports is driven by a multifaceted combination of steep import tariffs on Chinese goods, targeted seizures by regulatory agencies, and new trade policies initiated under the Trump administration. The global vaping industry is at a critical juncture, as escalating U.S. tariffs, aggressive enforcement actions, and...

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