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New Zealand: The Health Research Council of New Zealand has announced NZD53.7m (USD32.7m) in government funding for research into pressing health issues, including a clinical trial of low-cost intervention to help people quit vaping. Natalie Walker, leader of a research team at the University of Auckland, said: “Policy changes in the Smokefree Aotearoa 2025 Action Plan will make medical nicotine replacement therapy and vapes (e-cigarettes) the only legal nicotine available for smokers to manage withdrawal symptoms.”
22nd June 2023
New Zealand: Following the opening of a consultation on a proposed regulation clarifying the maximum level of nicotine allowed in e-cigarettes, the Ministry of Health has published a statement explaining its reason for proposing a 28.5 mg/ml cap on nicotine concentration in products containing nicotine salts. They believe that’s the amount that provides a balance for smokers who wish to use vaping as a cessation tool. The consultation will close on 26th June.
12th June 2023
7th June 2023
New Zealand: The Health Ministry announced yesterday that the cabinet had approved policies to be included in new e-cigarette regulations expected in August. They include lowering the allowed nicotine level in disposables, requiring batteries in all products to be removable, extra child-safety mechanisms, and limiting flavour descriptions on packaging to “generic”, while specialist vape stores will not be allowed to open in the immediate vicinity of schools.
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