Vaping and e-cigarettes have become increasingly popular among teenagers, with one in ten middle and high school students using them according to the CDC. However, medical professionals warn that these devices pose significant health risks, particularly for young people.
The landscape of vaping in Quebec may soon change drastically as the provincial government proposes new rules to ban flavoured vape products. While vaping itself will still be legal, the government's focus on restricting flavours aims to deter youth from taking up vaping. The proposed regulations include limiting the availability of only tobacco-flavoured vapes, capping nicotine content, and prohibiting vape products that resemble toys, food, or other enticing forms for minors. As concerns about youth vaping continue to rise, the Quebec government aims to take action to curb the trend.
For the first time in eight years, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has released a formal policy paper addressing childhood nicotine and tobacco use. Published in the latest edition of Pediatrics, the paper recommends that pediatricians actively screen adolescents for tobacco and nicotine use. This update comes in response to the growing concern about the use of e-cigarettes and vaping among American children, which has become a significant threat to their health.
The debate on whether vaping is healthier than smoking cigarettes has been ongoing for years. While some vapers claim that vaping is a safer alternative to smoking, others argue that it is not. With the long-term health effects of vaping still not fully understood, it is crucial to explore this topic and provide readers with accurate and up-to-date information.
The popularity of e-cigarettes among young adults continues to rise, with mint and menthol flavors being among the most popular. However, recent research from the University of Pittsburgh has shown that adding mint flavor to e-cigarette liquids can lead to more toxic particles being produced, which can have serious implications for lung health.
Using a specially designed robotic system, researchers were able to mimic human breathing and vaping behavior to test the effects of menthol in e-cigarette liquids. The results showed that commercially available e-cigarette liquids containing menthol generate a greater number of toxic microparticles compared to menthol-free juice.
Juul Labs Inc., the leading e-cigarette maker, has agreed to pay $462 million to settle lawsuits filed by six US states and the District of Columbia, accusing the company of marketing its products to underage vapers. The settlement, which Juul denies any wrongdoing, requires the company to place its products behind retail store counters and verify the age of consumers that sell or promote products online.
California and New York will receive the largest payments, with $175.8 million and $112.7 million, respectively. Both states said they will use the funds to support youth vaping prevention efforts.
In a groundbreaking move, the UK government has announced its plan to encourage up to one million smokers to trade in their cigarettes for vapes. This innovative approach is designed to reduce the number of smokers in the country and protect public health. But what does this mean for pregnant women and the youth? Let's dive in to explore the details of this initiative.
Tobacco companies are not doing their part in supporting independent retailers in providing a take-back service for used vaping products. According to changes to the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) recycling laws, retailers who sell electrical items must offer a recycling service. The Office for Product Safety and Standards has announced that it will be enforcing these regulations on non-compliant retailers starting at the end of March.
Better Retailing approached the largest tobacco companies in the UK, Philip Morris Limited (PML), British American Tobacco, and Imperial Tobacco, to ask how they are helping retailers comply with the new regulations. None of the companies provided a clear answer.
On April 6, Suffolk County Police arrested four individuals for allegedly selling vape products to persons under-21 during compliance checks at businesses in the Second Precinct. The arrests were made in response to numerous community complaints, which prompted the Second Precinct Crime Section officers to conduct an investigation into the sale of vape products. The investigation led to the checking of 16 businesses for compliance with the law, and as a result, four businesses were found to be selling e-nicotine products and/or cannabis to minors.
On Tuesday, the Alabama House of Representatives voted in favor of legislation to make it illegal to smoke or vape with a child present in the vehicle. The proposed law aims to protect children from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke.
The Conference of the Parties to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) is set to hold its 10th session this November, and once again, vapers and tobacco harm reduction advocates are concerned about the potential threats that could come from it. As the FCTC has postponed discussions around smokeless and heated tobacco products and novel and emerging tobacco products until 2023, it is expected that the focus will be on e-cigarettes and vaping products. The New Nicotine Alliance (NNA), a UK charity advocating for tobacco harm reduction, is urging vapers and harm reduction advocates to take action to protect their rights and access to safer nicotine alternatives.
In this article, we will discuss the potential threats posed by COP10 and how UK vapers and tobacco harm reduction advocates can take action to protect their rights.
British American Tobacco (M) Bhd (BAT) has received an upgrade from at least one local research house following recent developments in the vape business. CGS-CIMB Research has upgraded BAT’s stock to ‘Hold’ from ‘Reduce’ and raised its 52-week stock target price to RM10.16 from RM8.04. As of now, BAT has one ‘Buy’, five ‘Hold’ and five ‘Sell’ calls.
In a significant move over the weekend, the Malaysian government announced that liquid nicotine would no longer be classified as a banned substance. This ends a decade-long question over whether electronic cigarettes and vaporiser products would be legalised. The move has been welcomed by the Malaysian Vape Chamber of Commerce (MVCC), which estimates that 1.5 million people in the country consume vape products.
Smoking rates have been declining over the years, but the increasing popularity of vaping, especially among young adults, poses a new challenge. The NSW Health data of 2021 reveals that 11% of people aged between 16 to 24 are vape users, twice the number recorded in 2020. This rapid uptake of vaping among young people threatens decades of progress in reducing smoking rates, and tobacco companies are seizing this opportunity to tap into the Australian vape market.
In an attempt to promote the legalisation of vape retail, tobacco companies are using marketing tricks to influence policymakers and the general public. British American Tobacco (BAT) is a prime example of this approach. The company is launching Facebook campaigns against vapes in schools while promoting fun-flavoured, bright-coloured vapes that attract young people. BAT is disguising itself as a responsible corporate citizen by using the Responsible Vaping Australia website and Facebook page. However, its post, which calls for help to keep vapes away from children, provides a link to a campaign to legalise vaping in Australia. This tactic cleverly evades Meta's rules against advertising tobacco and vape products on Facebook and Instagram.
The recent news of the potential taxation of nicotine-laced products has caused a stir among consumers. Prices for vape and pods have increased up to RM8 since nicotine was removed from the list of poisons in the Poisons Act 1952. This article will explore the effects of this news on consumers and the potential consequences of nicotine legalization.
In recent years, the use of e-cigarettes and vaping products has become a growing concern in the United States. The popularity of these products has surged, particularly among young people. Clatsop County public health leaders are alarmed by the increasing rates of vaping among youth in the North Coast area, which has surpassed the Oregon average. To address this problem, the public health officials are partnering with neighboring Columbia and Tillamook counties on a regional anti-vaping media campaign.
The upcoming campaign aims to raise awareness about the dangers of vaping and tobacco use and prevent future addiction to nicotine among youth. This article will provide an overview of the anti-vaping campaign and discuss the issues surrounding vaping and tobacco use among young people.