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Australian election campaign must debate vaping
Australian politicians who recognize the public health potential of vaping will be rewarded with votes, yet most remain too scared to promote the world’s most effective smoking cessation tool, says the Coalition of Asia Pacific Tobacco Harm Reduction Advocates (CAPHRA). “Australia’s political leaders need to pull their heads out of…
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FDA permits another e-cigarette, pledges decisions soon on big brands
The Food and Drug Administration, kicking off what is expected to be a period of intensified activity on the contentious issue of e-cigarettes, on Thursday authorized several tobacco-flavored vaping products made by the company Logic, and signaled it would soon announce whether other big-name brands will be allowed to keep selling their…
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Shenzhen encourages electronic cigarette industry development with new measures
On March 20, 2022, Bao’an District, Shenzhen, China issued the “Several Measures of Bao’an District on Promoting the High-quality Development of Advanced Manufacturing and Modern Service Industry (Shen Bao Fu [2022] No. 15)”. The “Measures” contains a total of 56 articles, of which 16 are the implementation paths for the…
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Key countries fighting anti-vape forces – admirable
It’s incredibly admirable that three key Asia Pacific countries are turning their backs on philanthropic colonialism which has seen too many smokers unnecessarily die over the past decade, says Nancy Loucas, Executive Coordinator of the Coalition of Asia Pacific Tobacco Harm Reduction Advocates (CAPHRA). Her comments come as the Philippines awaits…
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Malaysia’s vaping approval delayed by politics – disappointing
Legislation to regulate vaping in Malaysia is pending parliamentary approval but frustratingly will now be delayed due to political instability and election campaigning,” says Samsul Kamal Ariffin, President of MOVE (Malaysian Organization of Vape Entities). “Malaysia’s Health Minister YB Khairy Jamaluddin’s decision to regulate the vape industry is forward looking and highly…
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Vaping advocates launch series to help each other
Keen for more countries to adopt progressive regulations around vaping, Tobacco Harm Reduction (THR) advocates will come together over the next two months to brainstorm, download and debate the best ways to advance safer nicotine products globally. “Advocates from around the world have been asking for seminars on the nuts and bolts…
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Only tobacco flavored vapes will be allowed in China in 2022
China State Tobacco Monopoly Administration has released two messages on regulating the China e-cigarette market on March 11. First, the detailed regulations for the management of electronic cigarettes will be released and implemented on May 1, 2022; the second is the second draft of the national standard for electronic cigarettes,…
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Australia must use vaping tool in its smoking strategy
Australia is lagging well behind many other countries in the Asia Pacific region when it comes to successfully tackling smoking through vaping, says the Coalition of Asia Pacific Tobacco Harm Reduction Advocates (CAPHRA). CAPHRA’s observation comes as Australia’s Department of Health seeks feedback on its Draft National Smoking Strategy 2022…
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Medicinal cannabis regulations disguise solid progress
The medicinal cannabis sector is delivering for Kiwi patients. However, most of its successes continue to fly under the radar. This is partly due to regulations which heavily restrict what can be communicated to both doctors and patients, not to mention the public. Recently, Health Minister Andrew Little acknowledged the…
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UK Vaping Laws – What You Need To Know
Vaping is undoubtedly growing in popularity in the UK and beyond – with 2.7 million vapers in England alone – as it helps more and more people to stop smoking and start vaping. Public Health England says vaping is far less harmful to your health than smoking and is a…
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