Is your e-liquid nicotine-free? Or are you trying to cut down on nicotine? It doesn't matter according to the EU - a new proposal could make your e-juice six times more expensive. Decisions on excise duties on vapes and nicotine pouches are now approaching.
Donald Trump's wildly fluctuating tariff policies have created anxiety and confusion in many parts of the world. In the US vejp industry, the consequences of the measures against China in particular are clearly visible - and there is also a patchwork of local vejp laws in states and cities.
EU/Policy. Despite scientific studies showing that smokeless nicotine products are significantly less harmful than cigarettes, false claims are now circulating in the European Commission's tax debate. Critics warn that equal taxation could have serious consequences for public health - and make the fight against smoking more difficult.
In country after country that has introduced laws against vejp products, an exploding black market is emerging in the wake of the bans. Now a UK study shows that the decision to ban disposable vejp there could drive as many as a third of users to trade illegally instead.
The UK national 'Swap 2 Stop' programme continues to spread across the country. The plan is to offer free e-cigs to one million smokers through community stop-smoking centres. Now the reports are starting to come in.
