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Health and science
Pharmacy Council to ban vapes as stop-smoking aids in pharmacies…
6th June 2024 - Alerts | Africa, South Africa |
Weekly regulatory podcast: 27th May – 31st May
5th June 2024 - Regulatory alerts podcasts |
Our weekly podcast brings you a summary of the ECigIntelligence daily alerts, covering key developments in law and regulation surrounding e-cigarettes and vaping
Vaping after quitting smoking may increase lung cancer risk, study finds
3rd June 2024 - News analysis |
Former smokers who vape may be more exposed to the risk of contracting lung cancer than those who don’t, according to research conducted in South Korea and recently released in the US
Weekly regulatory podcast: 20th May – 24th May
30th May 2024 - Regulatory alerts podcasts |
Our weekly podcast brings you a summary of the ECigIntelligence daily alerts, covering key developments in law and regulation surrounding e-cigarettes and vaping
FDA says synthetic nicotine potentially more addictive than nicotine itself…
30th May 2024 - Alerts | North America, United States |
Nicotine-free generation citizens’ initiative presented to House…
30th May 2024 - Alerts | Europe, Netherlands |
PAHO prepares for World No Tobacco Day 2024…
29th May 2024 - Alerts | Central America, North America, South America |
Addiction specialist: relative harm beats absolute harm when it comes to e-cigs
28th May 2024 - News analysis |
Relative harm is a far more important consideration than absolute harm when it comes to deciding whether to use e-cigarettes to quit smoking, according to addiction specialist Garrett McGovern
Contamination and adulteration of vape products: how serious is the problem?
27th May 2024 - News analysis |
The recent discovery of the illicit animal tranquilliser xylazine in cannabis vapes raises concerns about harmful contaminants. How do these substances end up in vaping products?
Could Ireland’s aim to raise the legal age for tobacco use affect vaping products?
23rd May 2024 - Blogs , News analysis |
Ireland will look to raise the minimum age for purchasing tobacco products to 21, but vaping products could be safe from the age hike (for now)
Weekly regulatory podcast: 13th May – 17th May
22nd May 2024 - Regulatory alerts podcasts |
Our weekly podcast brings you a summary of the ECigIntelligence daily alerts, covering key developments in law and regulation surrounding e-cigarettes and vaping
Health secretary rejects motions to ban disposables…
16th May 2024 - Alerts | Europe, Netherlands |
UK brand applies to MHRA for novel nicotine replacement therapy device
16th May 2024 - News analysis |
UK medical device manufacturer Ventus Medical has submitted a marketing authorisation application for an inhaling device to be used as a nicotine replacement therapy in the UK
Compromise is key for the future of novel products and harm reduction in Europe
16th May 2024 - Blogs , News analysis |
The next European Parliament may feature a new mix of members who are likely to change Europe’s conservative stance on novel products and include harm-reduction strategies as part of the debate
Weekly regulatory podcast: 6th May – 10th May
14th May 2024 - Regulatory alerts podcasts |
Our weekly podcast brings you a summary of the ECigIntelligence daily alerts, covering key developments in law and regulation surrounding e-cigarettes and vaping
Canada vape tax hike a go amid warnings the move will hurt smokers trying to quit
10th May 2024 - News analysis |
The Canadian government’s decision to increase excise duties on vaping products will discourage smokers from using vaping to quit, increase the sale of illegal products and will not reduce youth vaping, industry associations warn
Yet another US menthol ban delay – is it just playing politics in an election year?
9th May 2024 - Blogs , News analysis |
The US government has once again dropped its plans to issue an immediate ban on menthol cigarettes, despite efforts from numerous civil rights organisations and medical associations urging for a ban to protect targeted communities
Nicotine-free generation citizens’ initiative can go to House…
9th May 2024 - Alerts | Europe, Netherlands |
Weekly regulatory podcast: 29th April – 3rd May
7th May 2024 - Regulatory alerts podcasts |
Our weekly podcast brings you a summary of the ECigIntelligence daily alerts, covering key developments in law and regulation surrounding e-cigarettes and vaping
UK physicians tell government more action needed to limit vape-related risks
3rd May 2024 - News analysis |
E-cigarettes are a valid smoking-cessation tool, but they still represent a risk for young people, non-smokers and the environment, according to a recent report by the UK Royal College of Physicians
Balancing between adult harm reduction and youth addiction – the debate goes on
2nd May 2024 - Blogs , News analysis |
The debate over the approach healthcare providers should take when it comes to suggesting alternative products to help adult patients quit smoking has been ongoing for quite some time, but it’s still controversial
Calls to move regulation of vaping products from DTI back to FDA…
2nd May 2024 - Alerts | Asia, Philippines |
Weekly regulatory podcast: 22nd – 29th April
30th April 2024 - Regulatory alerts podcasts |
Our weekly podcast brings you a summary of the ECigIntelligence daily alerts, covering key developments in law and regulation surrounding e-cigarettes and vaping
Australian vapers and doctors are not acting fast on nicotine vape prescriptions
29th April 2024 - News analysis |
It is illegal in Australia to sell nicotine vapes to anyone without a prescription as of October 2021, but there has been only a small increase in the amount of vapers who have got one
Weekly regulatory podcast: 15th – 19th April
24th April 2024 - Regulatory alerts podcasts |
Our weekly podcast brings you a summary of the ECigIntelligence daily alerts, covering key developments in law and regulation surrounding e-cigarettes and vaping
Advice on quitting vaping to be provided by health service…
24th April 2024 - Alerts | Europe, United Kingdom |
Can e-cig use among young Finns be determined by a circle of friends metric?
18th April 2024 - Blogs , News analysis |
The majority of Finnish youth report at least occasional vape use, according to a survey by a substance abuse organisation in the country, but what other factors are behind these numbers?
Weekly regulatory podcast: 8th – 12th April
17th April 2024 - Regulatory alerts podcasts |
Our weekly podcast brings you a summary of the ECigIntelligence daily alerts, covering key developments in law and regulation surrounding e-cigarettes and vaping
Researchers say authorised e-cigs cause less harm than traditional tobacco…
17th April 2024 - Alerts | North America, United States |
Animal tranquilliser found in cannabis vapes…
10th April 2024 - Alerts | Europe, United Kingdom |
Weekly regulatory podcast: 1st – 5th April
9th April 2024 - Regulatory alerts podcasts |
Our weekly podcast brings you a summary of the ECigIntelligence daily alerts, covering key developments in law and regulation surrounding e-cigarettes and vaping
Players, innovation and regulation: the evolution of e-cigs over the last decade
9th April 2024 - News analysis |
In this part of a series of articles celebrating the tenth anniversary of Tamarind Intelligence, we look at how e-cig devices and the industry have evolved in the past decade
Weekly regulatory podcast: 25th – 29th March
4th April 2024 - Regulatory alerts podcasts |
Our weekly podcast brings you a summary of the ECigIntelligence daily alerts, covering key developments in law and regulation surrounding e-cigarettes and vaping
Governor vetoes bill to ban flavoured tobacco sales…
4th April 2024 - Alerts | North America, United States, Vermont |
UK publishes draft disposables ban, and introduces generational smoking ban bill
26th March 2024 - News analysis |
The UK government has published a draft proposal to ban nicotine-containing and nicotine-free disposable vaping products starting from 1st April 2025, though pods will continue to be legal
Weekly regulatory podcast: 18th – 22nd March
25th March 2024 - Regulatory alerts podcasts |
Our weekly podcast brings you a summary of the ECigIntelligence daily alerts, covering key developments in law and regulation surrounding e-cigarettes and vaping
All-party parliamentary group for responsible vaping established…
22nd March 2024 - Alerts | Europe, United Kingdom |
Ministry plans to amend tobacco legislation to be in line with WHO FCTC…
21st March 2024 - Alerts | Chile, South America |
Mixed messages on harm reduction and tax are not the worst that could happen
21st March 2024 - Blogs , News analysis |
Public health experts say the proposed UK tax on vaping products sends a mixed message in terms of public health, but perhaps mixed is as good as it gets, judging by recent events in Europe
Weekly regulatory podcast: 11th – 15th March
20th March 2024 - Regulatory alerts podcasts |
Our weekly podcast brings you a summary of the ECigIntelligence daily alerts, covering key developments in law and regulation surrounding e-cigarettes and vaping
It’s time to talk realistically about harm reduction, says German tobacco group
19th March 2024 - News analysis |
The German Association of the Tobacco Industry and New Products says we need more constructive non-political discourse about tobacco harm reduction to counter the impact of bad science on the current prohibitionist mindset
