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Poland introduces age limits for e-cigs and nicotine pouches

Poland's parliament has passed a comprehensive law banning the sale of e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches to people under 18. However, the ban also covers non-nicotine products and imposes new restrictions on...

Classic tobacco shop starts selling vapes

Another of Sweden's major e-retailers for snus and nicotine pouches is starting to sell e-cigarettes. This time, it's Nettotobak that's taking the plunge into the growing market for vapes and e-liquid.

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Scientists warn: Restricting supply and vejp flavours increase smoking

When regulators choose to restrict flavours of e-juices and types of vejp products, the aim is often said to be to reduce nicotine use. But a new US research study shows that fewer choices can...

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Study: Locally developed pouch linked to less mouth irritation

A new scientific pilot study suggests that so-called ”sting-free” nicotine pouches, designed with a protective barrier against the oral mucosa, can reduce irritation and snus-related changes in the mouth.

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Tobacco-flavouring vejp linked to poorer smoking cessation

According to research, e-cigarettes are a highly effective tool for smoking cessation. But not all variants seem to be equally effective. A new British-Australian research study shows that smokers who cling to tobacco flavours...

Study: Continued vejping reduces risk of relapse

A study from Queen Mary University of London shows that smokers who quit using e-cigarettes and then continue to vejpa are less likely to start smoking again.

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Cyprus wants to simplify EU nicotine tax - but white snus will pay the bill

The EU's planned new nicotine taxes will affect Swedish users differently. The cost of nicotine e-liquid could remain unchanged - while nicotine pouches risk significant tax increases.

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France halts e-liquid tax - heavily criticised proposal voted down

The French parliament has rejected new taxes on e-liquid and plans to equate e-cigarettes with tobacco. After massive protests from vejp users, researchers and small businesses, the entire proposal was cancelled - a...

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Left-wing coalition mobilises for tougher EU rules against smokeless nicotine

The Socialist Group in the European Parliament wants to take control of the upcoming EU legislation on nicotine. Now the centre-left coalition is mobilising to secure a key role in tightening rules and raising taxes on smoke-free...

Tax increase would reduce vejpanding in China - but made more people start smoking

When China raised taxes on e-cigarettes, the aim was to reduce vejpa. A recent follow-up study also shows that use actually decreased. However, the price was that smoking increased among the same people,...

Prohibition on paper - millions of vejpar anyway in Mexico

Mexico is tightening the law against vejp products. New amendments to the country's federal health law now criminalise the entire commercial handling - from production to advertising - with penalties of up to eight years in prison.

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EU Commissioner under fire for smoke-free nicotine statement

EU health commissioner Olivér Várhelyi is heavily criticised after claiming that smokeless nicotine products are as harmful as cigarettes. The statement is questioned by scientists and provokes strong reactions. Olivér Várhelyi is now accused of...