decembrie 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 …

Join Us

Vapoarea poate salva 200 de milioane de vieți, iar aromele joacă un rol cheie în a ajuta fumătorii să renunțe. Cu toate acestea, factorii de decizie vor să limiteze sau să interzică aromele, punând în pericol efortul nostru de a pune capăt deceselor cauzate de fumat.

noiembrie 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 …

Join Us

noiembrie 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, …

Join Us

noiembrie 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 …

Join Us

noiembrie 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 …

Join Us

noiembrie 27, 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 …

Join Us

noiembrie 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 …

Join Us

noiembrie 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 …

Join Us

noiembrie 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 …

Join Us

noiembrie 15, 2023

The UK’s Ongoing Public Consultation on Phasing Out Smoking And Teen Vapi …

The UK government has already received over 12,000 responses in its public consultationon plans to create a smoke-free generation and tackle teen vaping. The proposed historic law aims to prohibit the sale of cigarettes …

WVA in the News

Advocates Dismayed at Denmark’s “Horrible” Nicotine Clampdown

Join Us

Will Belgium’s Smoking Cessation Strategy be Effective?

Join Us

France Unveils Plans to Curb Smoking

Join Us

South Africa’s Controversial Tobacco Bill

Join Us

King of Spain Inaugurates New Legislative Session in Barcelona

Join Us

Scotland’s Possible Vape Ban

Join Us

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

Join Us

Scotland proposes generational vape ban

Join Us

Danish Plan Bound To Fail

Join Us

The UK’s Ongoing Public Consultation on Phasing Out Smoking And Teen Vapi …

Join Us

Quick Links

Newsletter

Connect With Us

Join #BVBS