Here I am again with another wrap-up blog. It’s a good week for us this time, so let’s share some positive news!
Let’s start with the news that is absolute fire this week — AFUERA! The prohibition of vapes in Argentina is finally gone. This is exactly the type of news we want to hear more often in the THR world. A lot of people from the THR community, including us, fought hard for this, so let’s celebrate the win together! Read more hier
While Argentina is becoming a better place for vapers to travel and access safer alternatives, there are still countries like Hong Kong showcasing how bad policies can even affect tourism. Did you know that if you travel to Hong Kong with your vape, it could get confiscated or you could even face a fine? If you are planning to travel there as a vaper, hier are 5 things you should know before your trip.
But I promised good news, so here’s more. We welcome the FDA’s beslissing to authorize some fruit-flavoured electronic cigarettes for adult smokers in the United States. This is a positive step forward for smokers who want to quit in the USA, and we hope to see more sensible decisions like this in the future.
Partner spotlight: WVA’s partners from the Czech Republic, Generace bez kouře, have launched a brand new project — a series of five reports comparing Czech tobacco policy with Sweden, Japan, and the UK. It will be interesting to see what recommendations and lessons come out of it. You can follow the project hier.
That’s it for today — stay tuned for the next one!