The vaping industry is bracing for a turbulent 2025, with new regulations, rising costs, and changing consumer trends creating significant hurdles for vapers and manufacturers alike. Governments worldwide are cracking down on vaping products, citing health concerns and underage usage,…
Jersey has announced a ban on disposable vapes, set to take effect next year. The proposal, introduced by the Infrastructure Minister, was unanimously approved by the State Assembly with 45 votes in favor and none against on Wednesday. Key Details…
Japan has introduced a significant change to its drug policy, marking the first day of December with a new ban on products containing hexa hydro cannabi hexol (HHCH), a semi-synthetic cannabinoid that produces effects similar to THC, the main psychoactive compound…
Sixteen European Union (EU) countries have urged the European Commission to propose a new law that would update the EU’s tobacco taxation rules to include products like electronic cigarettes (vapes), which are not currently covered under existing legislation. The initiative,…
At Boulder High School, Assistant Principal Kristen Lewis faces a daily battle against the rising student addiction to e-cigarettes. In her office, she has a large cardboard box known as the “box of death,” where confiscated vape pens and other…
As many states, cities, and even the federal government consider banning the sale of flavored nicotine e-liquids, an increasing number of vapers are turning to social media groups to learn how to make their e-liquids. This article focuses on the…
In the absence of specific guidance from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), experts have offered advice to general practitioners (GPs) regarding the prescription of nicotine e-liquids for smokers attempting to quit tobacco cigarettes. This comes after implementing the TGA’s Standard for…
Introduction • Swedish Match USA, Inc., a subsidiary of Philip Morris International Inc. (PMI), has presented to the Tobacco Products Scientific Advisory Committee (TPSAC) as part of the FDA’s review process. • The company aims to renew its Modified Risk Tobacco Product (MRTP) status for General Snus and…
by Cathrin Nastevska, Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft Researchers at Fraunhofer ITEM have developed the patented EVape prototype, which allows for the controlled vaporization of e-liquids. This process enables the analysis of emissions produced during vaporization and provides a detailed toxicological assessment. The Challenge of…
WASHINGTON (AP) — For the first time, U.S. health regulators have judged a type of smokeless tobacco to be less harmful than cigarettes, a decision that could open the door to other less risky options for smokers. The milestone announcement on Tuesday…
