13 december 2023

EU Parliament Endorses Vaping to Help Quit Smoking

The European Parliament, in full assembly, adopted a report recognizing the role of vaping in aiding smoking cessation. This comprehensive adoption by the Parliament marks a pivotal moment in the fight against smoking-related illnesses, …

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Vapen kan 200 miljoen levens redden en smaken spelen een sleutelrol bij het helpen stoppen met roken. Beleidsmakers willen smaken echter beperken of verbieden, waardoor onze inspanningen om een einde te maken aan aan roken gerelateerde sterfgevallen in gevaar komen.

december 1, 2023

Advocates Dismayed at Denmark’s “Horrible” Nicotine Clampdown

Denmark’s government is introducing a package of 30 measures aimed at reducing young people’s consumption of nicotine and alcohol. The plans include raising taxes on nicotine products and banning flavors. Advocates are dismayed by …

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november 30, 2023

Will Belgium’s Smoking Cessation Strategy be Effective?

While amendments to Belgium’s current tobacco laws aim to reduce smoking rates, experts highlight that these are missing a crucial element. Belgium’s Health Minister, Frank Vandenbroucke, has recently unveiled a series of measures aimed …

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november 30, 2023

France Unveils Plans to Curb Smoking

France will increase tobacco taxes, ban disposable vapes and further restrict outdoor smoking as part of an ambitious plan to reduce the health impact of tobacco consumption and create a “tobacco-free” generation by 2032, …

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november 30, 2023

South Africa’s Controversial Tobacco Bill

The “Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill” aims to “reduce the incidence of tobacco-related illness, disability and death”, however given the harsh restrictions it imposes on safer nicotine alternatives, it will do …

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november 29, 2023

King of Spain Inaugurates New Legislative Session in Barcelona

Spain’s political landscape lit up as the King of Spain, accompanied by Queen Letizia and the Princess of Asturias, presided over the solemn opening of the legislative session in a joint meeting of the …

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27 november 2023

Scotland’s Possible Vape Ban

The Daily Mail reports that Scotland is giving serious consideration to implementing a rolling ban on vapes as well as tobacco for children aged 14 and under – described as concerning by consumer organisation …

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november 23, 2023

Big in Japan – why we should look to the Pacific for sound tobacco policy

The United Kingdom has made great strides toward reducing smoking among its population. As of today, the country can proudly present its lowest smoking rates ever. These achievements aren’t accidental, they are the result …

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november 23, 2023

Scotland proposes generational vape ban

The Scottish government said it is considering increasing the age of sale of vapes, along with the generational smoking ban currently under consultation by the UK government. In its new Tobacco and Vaping Framework …

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november 20, 2023

Danish Plan Bound To Fail

The Danish government coalition is developing a package of 30 measures aimed at reducing the country’s alcohol and nicotine use, including raising tax on nicotine products and a flavour ban. However, such measures risk …

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EU Parliament Endorses Vaping to Help Quit Smoking

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Advocates Dismayed at Denmark’s “Horrible” Nicotine Clampdown

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Will Belgium’s Smoking Cessation Strategy be Effective?

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France Unveils Plans to Curb Smoking

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South Africa’s Controversial Tobacco Bill

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King of Spain Inaugurates New Legislative Session in Barcelona

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Scotland’s Possible Vape Ban

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Big in Japan – why we should look to the Pacific for sound tobacco policy

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Scotland proposes generational vape ban

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Danish Plan Bound To Fail

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