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
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...
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...
Vaporesso XROS 5 & XROS 5 Mini: The Next Evolution in Salt Nic Vaping
Vaporesso XROS 5 and XROS 5 Mini: Next-Gen Vaping Made SimpleIf you’re a fan of salt nicotine e-liquid and appreciate the portability of a pod system, Vaporesso just gave you two new reasons to upgrade your vape. The brand-new Vaporesso XROS 5 and XROS 5 Mini have landed, bringing subtle...
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...