Welcome to the World Vapers’ Alliance Resource Center – your go-to hub for a range of materials to champion your vaping advocacy. Whether you’re a seasoned activist or a newcomer, our collection of free resources is here to provide you with the tools and information you need to create a meaningful impact.
In the fight against flavour bans in vaping products, it’s essential to have accurate information and effective advocacy tools. Our resources are designed to empower activists like you to advocate for policies that recognize the importance of flavours in helping adult smokers quit and reducing public health risks.
All materials provided are freely available for use and can be customized to fit your advocacy needs. Here’s what you’ll find in our repository:
Media Pack: This comprehensive kit contains everything required to publicize the cause. It includes a draft press release for media outreach, an engaging presentation about the importance of vaping flavours in smoking cessation, an informative fact sheet detailing key insights about the impact of flavour bans, and a strategic guide on engaging with politicians effectively.
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Social Media Material: Enhance your digital advocacy with our collection of social media assets, freely available for modification and sharing. Spread the word across your networks to amplify our collective voice.
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Consumer Video Snippets: Hemen you can find many consumer voices on the importance of flavours. Feel free to share them
Additional videos to share:
Studies
Multidimensional flavour review: https://www.tobaccoharmreduction.net/article/in_favour_of_THR_flavours_report
Tholos polls (Eslovenia, Alemania, Herbehereak,
Suedia, Danimarka, Estonia, California)
We encourage you to leverage these tools to inspire your communities and local governments to understand the critical role that vaping flavours play in smoking cessation and public health. Together, we can create a ripple effect of positive change, advocating for policies that prioritize harm reduction and health.
Remember, every effort counts in our collective quest for a healthier world. Let’s make the most of these resources and work towards a future where effective harm reduction strategies are embraced everywhere.
Thank you for your commitment to this cause. Together, we are stronger.
To help you celebrate World Vape Day, we prepared promo materials and they are free to use and publish for everyone!
In our journey towards a smoke-free future, Sweden stands as a beacon of progress with its effective harm reduction approach. As Sweden edges closer to becoming the world’s first smoke-free nation, it sets a precedent that other countries could benefit from emulating. To aid this cause, we have compiled a selection of materials designed to empower activists like you to advocate for the adoption of Sweden’s successful strategies in your local regions.
All materials provided are freely available for use and can be customized to fit your advocacy needs. Here’s what you’ll find in our repository:
Media Pack: This comprehensive kit contains everything required to publicize the cause. It includes a draft press release for media outreach, an engaging presentation about Sweden’s harm reduction success, an informative fact sheet detailing key insights about the Swedish example, and a strategic guide on engaging with politicians effectively.
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Sweden Presentation
Sweden Fact Sheet
Politician guide
Social Media Materials: Enhance your digital advocacy with our collection of social media assets, freely available for modification and sharing. Spread the word across your networks to amplify our collective voice.
Viral Video Snippet: Courtesy of our friends “We Are Innovation,” this compelling video snippets from their documentary showcases Sweden’s journey and triumph in harm reduction. An excellent resource for engaging audiences and sparking conversation online.
Let’s Utilize These Resources to Advocate for Change
We encourage you to leverage these tools to inspire your communities and local governments to consider the Swedish example as a viable path toward reducing smoking rates and enhancing public health. Together, we can create a ripple effect of positive change, advocating for policies that prioritize harm reduction and health.
Remember, every effort counts in our collective quest for a healthier, smoke-free world. Let’s make the most of these resources and work towards a future where the success seen in Sweden is a reality everywhere.
Thank you for your commitment to this cause. Together, we are stronger.
This two-pager highlights essential data and insights from the latest Eurobarometer survey on the attitudes of Europeans towards tobacco and related products. These points are selected to support your efforts in promoting tobacco harm reduction through the use of vaping and other safer nicotine alternatives to help smokers quit.
WVA Harm Reduction and Vaping Fact Sheet
Explore topics ranging from health effects and smoking cessation to youth vaping, taxation implications, the role of nicotine, and the significance of pouch products.
Dr Colin Medelson’s book for free:
A guidebook for many vapers and THR enthusiasts authored by Dr Colin Mendelson is now available for free! The book dispels the myths and outlines the evidence in an easy-to-read and authoritative manner with over 400 scientific references.
Learning From the Best: A Harm Reduction Primer
Explore our insightful policy paper highlighting the global leaders in tobacco harm reduction, including the UK, Sweden, Japan, and New Zealand. Discover how these pioneering countries have successfully implemented strategies to reduce smoking rates and promote healthier alternatives.
Unravel the truth about nicotine and dispel common misconceptions in our eye-opening paper. Explore why nicotine itself isn’t the villain – it’s the delivery system that matters.
WVA’s Vaping Products Directive
Explore our vision for the future of harm reduction policy with our proposal for the EU’s Tobacco Product Directive. Crafted with a deep understanding of the nuances surrounding harm reduction, this paper outlines our stance on how balanced regulation can positively impact public health.
We also delve into the vaping and gateway myth, addressing whether vaping truly serves as a gateway to smoking. Our analysis challenges assumptions, providing a balanced perspective rooted in scientific evidence.
Tobacco Harm Reduction and Nicotine Perceptions
This survey reveals a startling truth: misinformation clouds the perceptions of many smokers about vaping and its health impact. Dive into the survey findings and uncover the urgent need to educate and bridge the knowledge gap for a smoke-free future.
Espainia
The Draft Law for the modification of Law 28/2005, of December 26, on health measures against smoking and regulating the sale, supply, consumption and advertising of tobacco products.
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Danimarka
The Danish Government’s draft Act amending the Act on tobacco puts smoking cessation efforts
at risk by severely restricting less harmful nicotine products that are alternatives to traditional
cigarettes.
Read WVA’s submission hemen
The Draft Royal Decree of the Ministry of Health which modifies the Royal Decree 579/2017, of June 9, which regulates certain aspects related to the manufacture, presentation and marketing of tobacco products and related products is intended to prohibit additives and components that confer aromas on tobacco and related products, among which are in the liquids of electronic cigarettes or vaping devices.
Read WVA’s submission hemen.
Australia
The Therapeutic Goods and Other Legislation Amendment (Vaping Reforms) Bill 2024 aims to prohibit the importation, domestic manufacture, supply, commercial possession and advertisement of non-therapeutic and disposable vaping goods.
Read WVA’s submission hemen
Uzbekistan
The Ministry of Health of the Republic of Uzbekistan’s draft bill on amendments and additions to certain legal acts of the Republic of Uzbekistan regarding prohibition of circulation and liability for tobacco and nicotine devices, electronic cigarettes and tobacco heating systems, including certain types of tobacco products aims to ban the import, production, sale and use of vaping and heated tobacco products.
Read WVA’s submission hemen
Scotland
Scottish government galdetu zuen for comments from stakeholders and the general public on the draft Environmental Protection (Single-use Vapes) (Scotland) Regulations 2024.
Read WVA’s submission hemen
Brasil
The Brazilian Health Regulation Agency’s (ANVISA) draft proposal of a resolution on electronic smoking devices aims to tighten the trade ban that has been in place in the country since 2009 and prohibit the use and possession of vaping products.
Read WVA’s submission hemen
The Department of Health in Ireland launched a kontsulta to collect the public’s views about further regulation of tobacco and vaping.
Read WVA’s submission hemen.
The UK Government reviewed policies on vaping and tobacco products, which could jeopardise the nation’s significant progress in harm reduction.
Read WVA’s submission
Letonia
The amendment proposamena to the Law on the circulation de tobacco products, herbal smoking products, electronic smoking devices eta their liquids bans non-tobacco vaping flavours eta establishes heavy restrictions on nicotine pouches, a safer nicotine product used as an alternatiba to traditional cigarettes by many smokers looking to irten.
Read WVA’s submission hemen.
The Department of Health and Education in Israel issued an invitation for public responses to their newly released Action Plan titled “Coping with the Damage of Electronic Cigarettes.”
Read WVA’s submission hemen.
The United Kingdom announced a plan to mandate information sheets for smokers on how to quit inserted into cigarette packs. The WVA welcomes this plan but urges the government to also include information about less harmful alternatives for smokers who are not able to quit. Have your say and participate in the consultation hemen.
The New South Wales Parliament in Australia is reviewing its regulation of e-cigarettes and has opened an inquiry to better understand its impact on users. Read the WVA’s submission hemen.
The Government of Canada launched a consultation seeking comments on its Tabakoaren eta Vaping Produktuen Legea (TVPA) “Those with lived and living experiences of tobacco use” were asked to participate. Read the WVA’s submission hemen.
The Norwegian government is considering a full ban on vaping flavours, which could limit the ability to enjoy the variety of options that have helped countless smokers switch to a safer alternative. Read the WVA’s submission hemen.
The Slovenian Ministry of Health proposed to introduce a ban on all vaping flavourings except tobacco “to prevent and reduce the use of electronic cigarettes among young people”.
Read the WVA’s submission hemen.
Read the WVA’s response to the proposal on the potential reforms to the regulation of nicotine vaping products (NVPs) in Australia carried out by the The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) hemen.
Read the WVA’s response to the Netherlands consultation o flavour bans hemen
Combating misinformation and vaping myths
Loads of great materials for vapers to combat misinformation which can be used for free to debunk the main myths on vaping.
Free-to-use WVA Social Media graphics:
Unlock the power of advocacy with our collection of free-to-use social media graphics. Spread the word about harm reduction and vaping by sharing impactful visuals that make a difference.
Tune in to our podcast series “Vaping Unplugged”, where activists can learn from leading experts, gain valuable insights, and stay updated on the latest harm reduction and vaping trends.
Follow us on social media, and feel free to use all our materials on your channels.
Stay informed with our collection of press releases offering expert insights on the latest harm reduction and vaping developments, regulatory changes, and pressing consumer events.
Policy News:
Explore our timely commentary to stay up-to-date on the dynamic landscape of harm reduction and its impact on public health. Join our exclusive Telegram Channel or follow WVA edo Mikel on Twitter.
Catch up on the latest media hits highlighting the World Vapers’ Alliance’s impactful advocacy efforts. Explore our media coverage, from interviews to op-eds, and stay informed about our commitment to harm reduction and vaping awareness.
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