Nicotine in the World archive

Warns of millions of pirated disposable models

E-cigarette manufacturer Geekvape, the creator of the single-use model Elf Bar, warns of millions of fake e-cigs on the market.

DHL stops deliveries of e-liquid and nicotine pouches - temporarily

The shipping company DHL is temporarily suspending all deliveries of nicotine products to individuals. The reason for this is the lack of clarity on who should guarantee that the products are delivered to a person over 18 years old.

Swedish vejp shoppers forced to stop Danish vejpers

Danish authorities are chasing Swedish vejp shoppers. Shops are now being accused of selling to Danes - without any sales even taking place.

Activists: "Now PMI must take more responsibility for harm minimisation"

Activists in the harm reduction movement react to PMI's purchase of Swedish snus manufacturer Swedish Match. "Worrying".

Philip Morris to buy Swedish Match

Phillip Morris buys Swedish snus manufacturer Swedish Match. "A major step towards global harm minimisation for smokers" says several international activists and commentators.

For people with mental health problems, e-cigarettes work best for smoking cessation.

More smokers choosing e-cigarettes over nicotine medicines

Smokers in France prefer to use e-cigarettes instead of medicines to quit smoking. This is according to a new survey.

Most road users are former heavy smokers.

83% of e-cigarette users in Europe have quit smoking completely. A majority had been smoking for over 10 years. This is according to the EU nicotine users survey 2020.

Disposable e-cigarettes have become a new commodity for criminal gangs.

Illegal disposable e-cigarettes a new market for criminals

German customs have seized nearly 50,000 illegal disposable e-cigarettes in Stuttgart. Customs police now fear a new wave of organised crime focusing on e-cigarettes.

"E-cigs will taste like rotten wood" - Strong criticism of flavour ban

According to the Dutch government, e-cigs should only taste of rotten wood and burnt caramel. The planned flavour ban has been heavily criticised by consumer groups across the EU.

Nicotine ban linked to black market for e-cigs

Illegal e-cigarettes are flooding the market in Australia, despite the country having one of the toughest e-cigarette laws in the world. Now doctors, activists and shopkeepers are calling on the Australian government to reconsider.

Ahead of new EU rules: Travellers urged to tell their story

Several organisations are now asking road users and nicotine users to comment on the future EU rules for e-cigs and nicotine pouches.

Phillip Morris wants to buy Swedish Match

Phillip Morris International, one of the world's largest tobacco companies, wants to buy Swedish snus manufacturer Swedish Match. 'Step towards becoming a smoke-free company'