Nicotine in the World archive

French e-cig shops can stay open despite coronavirus

French e-cig shops reopen - "in the public interest"

French vape shops can reopen after decision by health authority "The state has taken a stand in favour of vaping as an anti-smoking tool"

Italy e-cigarette shops to stay open during lockdown, thanks to Riccardo Polosa

Roadside shops open in Italy during the coronavirus crisis

Although almost all shops in Italy are closed, roadside shops are allowed to stay open - for health reasons. All thanks to doctor Riccardo Polosa.

The impact of the coronavirus on vapers and e-cigarette users

E-cig shops forced to close - tobacco shops remain

Roadside shops are forced to close during the coronavirus crisis in France. But tobacco retailers are still allowed to sell cigarettes, despite protests.

Smokers avoid e-cigs - for fear of risks

E-cigarettes are less harmful than cigarettes and one of the most effective methods to quit smoking. However, a new report shows that smokers believe that e-cigarettes are more harmful than cigarettes.

Why the Agency is giving out free e-cigarettes

Authorities in the UK distribute free e-cigarettes to smokers who want to quit smoking.

New bill worries road users in the US

But the White House opposes legislation that would reduce the availability of e-cigarettes. "A less harmful alternative".

Danish vape association forms political party to influence politicians to ban flavours in e-juice.

Launching a party to save e-cigarettes and vaping.

Denmark bans flavours in e-juice. Now vejpare is forming a party to protest and influence policy from within.

Political parties in Ireland threaten to ban flavours on e-cigarettes. Flavours are used by a majority of road users in Ireland who have quit smoking cigarettes.

Irish vejpare threatened by flavour ban

Flavour bans, taxation and a new age limit for e-cigarettes await after the Irish elections.

WHO warns against e-cigarettes - strongly criticised

British scientists rage against the WHO. "They are tarnishing their reputation and spreading gross inaccuracies about electronic cigarettes"

Jai haze owns a vejp shop in New Jersey. He also runs a popular YouTube channel.

Several states ban vejp products - "How can they sleep at night?"

Bans on flavoured e-juice are affecting vejp shoppers and e-cigarette users in several US states. Most recently in New Jersey.

Study on vejpning and stroke criticised

Smokers who use both cigarettes and e-cigs are at greater risk of stroke, say researchers. But the study has been massively criticised as "downright misleading".

Flavours in e-cigs are restricted - but vejp shoppers get by

Ban on fruit flavours in pre-filled tanks and increased age limits on e-cigs in the US