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Does a youth vaping epidemic exist in the US, and if so, is it really such a bad thing?

Written by Barnaby Page | 12th December 2024

A new study sheds some welcome and thought-provoking light on US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) data, which ought to encourage a more positive view of vaping ...

Good vs bad science: how will Trump’s Covid-sceptic picks approach US vaping?

Written by Freddie Dawson | 5th December 2024

A degree of Covid scepticism unites Trump’s picks for health positions. Will this beget an open mind in other areas of policy and research or will sensationalist science hold sway? ...

No consensus on smoke-free restrictions in EU Parliament but party views clarified

Written by Sergi Riudalbas | 3rd December 2024

The European Parliament has failed to reach an agreement over the European Commission’s proposal for a revision of the 2009 Council recommendation on smoke-free environments ...

E-cigarettes and vaping are marking a turning point in global smoking trends

Written by Antonia Di Lorenzo | 21st November 2024

E-cigarettes and vaping are sparking a global revolution in public health, with new research showing they’re helping millions of smokers quit faster than ever before, outpacing traditional anti-smoking efforts and reshaping the nicotine market ...

Keeping an eye on trends and regulatory shifts for vape products in Southeast Asia

Written by Antonia Di Lorenzo | 14th November 2024

Southeast Asia is witnessing notable regulatory shifts in the vaping sector, as countries across the region adopt varied approaches to e-cigarettes ...

Tamarind Intelligence podcast: Novel nicotine products’ impact on public tobacco firms

Written by Tim Phillips | 13th November 2024

Strategic Business Consulting managing director Rupert Wilson, with 17 years of experience in the tobacco industry, joins Tim Phillips, managing director at Tamarind Intelligence, to explore how novel nicotine products impact major tobacco companies ...

The industry reacts positively to the new version of the UK’s Tobacco and Vapes Bill

Written by Freddie Dawson | 7th November 2024

The re-introduction of the UK Tobacco and Vapes Bill has been broadly welcomed by the industry, with the inclusion of a vaping retail licensing scheme described as a welcome change to the previous version ...

UK tries to get the balance right to have its Tobacco and Vapes Bill become law

Written by Antonia Di Lorenzo | 7th November 2024

As the UK Tobacco and Vapes Bill re-enters Parliament, there is a palpable sense of urgency surrounding the country’s evolving approach to vaping and tobacco alternatives ...

Big Tobacco’s brand-building recipe: what’s the missing ingredient for vapes?

Written by Freddie Dawson | 24th October 2024

November will mark ten years since Iqos was launched in Japan. And as the third-quarter results of Philip Morris International show, the last ten years have been quite the story in the product’s global brand-building...

Action needed to curb illicit vape market

Written by Barnaby Page | 22nd October 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Action Needed On “Huge” Illicit Vape Market, Researchers Say But Heavy Regulation Can Make The Problem Worse Urgent action is needed to tackle the illicit e-cigarette market around the world, industry analysts...

Spain’s People’s Party pushes back on strict e-cig regulations in the country

Written by Antonia Di Lorenzo | 17th October 2024

Spain’s regulatory battle over nicotine products is heating up, but the centre-right People’s Party faces significant hurdles in pushing its proposed amendments through Parliament ...

Tamarind Intelligence podcast: The illicit vape problem

Written by Barnaby Page | 11th October 2024

Join Tamarind Intelligence founder Tim Phillips and editorial director Barnaby Page to explore the complex world of the illicit e-cigarette trade as they shed light on the scale of the global black market for vapes,...

Vaping may disrupt normal heart function, California study finds

Written by Tiziana Cauli | 10th October 2024

Vaping may increase the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases, according to a US study recently published in the Journal of the American Heart Association ...

What has a social media appeals board in Europe got in common with the FSFW?

Written by Freddie Dawson | 10th October 2024

A new body for judging social media complaints has been launched in the EU using money originating from Meta, the parent company of Facebook ...

UK poised for a world first, with vaping predicted to overtake smoking in 2025

Written by Freddie Dawson | 3rd October 2024

UK vaping rates will overtake smoking rates for the first time ever, according to new research provided by the Global State of Tobacco Harm Reduction (GSTHR) project ...

What is the future of health policies under the incoming EU Commission?

Written by Tiziana Cauli | 1st October 2024

Some fear healthcare and food safety will not be among the main concerns of the next European Commission after the Commission president unveiled the new commissioners’ respective tasks ...

Cancer Research UK fears a disposables ban may alter perception of vaping harm

Written by Freddie Dawson | 26th September 2024

Cancer Research UK is concerned about the impact a ban on disposables in the UK could have on vaping harm perception and overall public health, particularly if justified on the grounds of protecting youth ...

What to expect when expecting the latest EU Tobacco Products Directive revision

Written by Freddie Dawson | 19th September 2024

There is still little concrete information on what the EU will do in its next revision of the Tobacco Products Directive, though the primary focus will likely be emerging tobacco products ...

EC aims to crack down on vaping outdoors via major extension of smoke-free spaces

Written by Antonia Di Lorenzo | 18th September 2024

The European Commission (EC) is moving forward with a groundbreaking proposal to expand smoking restrictions, targeting e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products alongside traditional smoking ...

The impending UK disposables ban: necessary step or gateway to illicit sales?

Written by Antonia Di Lorenzo | 12th September 2024

The debate over vaping regulations in the UK is heating up, with recent discussions in the House of Lords (upper house of Parliament) raising concerns about the growing use of disposable vaping products by children...