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Philippines Tightens the Reins on Vaping: 10 Companies Already Certified in 2024
Big news from the Philippines! As the country steps up its regulations on vaping, 10 companies have already earned their spot on the approved list for 2024. The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), led by Secretary Christina Lopez, is making sure the vaping industry plays by the rules, and…
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Korea’s New Smoking Shift: E-Cigs Rise, Traditional Cigarettes Decline, and Obesity Joins the Chat
Here’s some news that’s shaking up health trends in South Korea: while people are ditching traditional cigarettes and hitting the gym more often, two unexpected culprits are sneaking their way into the spotlight—vaping and rising obesity rates. According to a recent health survey by the Korea Disease Control and Prevention…
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Harm Reduction Equals Public Health Win in Thailand
The Coalition of Asia Pacific Tobacco Harm Reduction Advocates (CAPHRA) applauds the recent developments in Thailand’s approach to e-cigarette regulation, emphasising the importance of harm reduction strategies in public health policy. Nancy Loucas, Executive Coordinator of CAPHRA, commends the Thai Special Committee’s commitment to a transparent and inclusive study of…
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Evolving Story of Vaping Regulations in the U.S.: 2024’s Pivotal Year
If you’ve been following the news lately, it feels like vaping is constantly making headlines, doesn’t it? The FDA, politicians, and industry players are all locked in this ongoing tug-of-war, trying to figure out how to handle these controversial products. And honestly, it’s a bit overwhelming to keep track of…
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EU’s Tax Debate: 16 Countries Push for Tobacco-Like Taxation on E-Cigarettes
Big changes might be on the horizon for vapers in the EU. On December 9, 16 European countries joined forces to ask the European Commission for a new law: one that slaps a tobacco tax on e-cigarettes and other vaping products. Right now, most e-cigarettes in the EU aren’t taxed…
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Will Vapes Be Saved Again in the US?
The vaping industry finds itself at another critical juncture, with increasing regulation and public scrutiny threatening to reshape its future. As debates around environmental compliance, youth access, and health concerns dominate headlines, many are asking: Can vapes survive this storm, or will they be saved once more by decisive action?…
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German Customs Seize 400,000 Illegal Vapes: A Deep Dive into the Vaping Industry and Its Challenges in Europe
In November 2024, German customs authorities conducted a high-profile operation targeting the illicit trade of vaping products. The operation involved over 500 law enforcement officers and spanned 35 locations across Berlin. The raids uncovered a staggering 400,000 untaxed e-cigarettes, 600 kilograms of waterpipe tobacco, and more than €200,000 in cash.…
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A Model for Tobacco Control Disinformation
In the face of disinformation campaigns by groups like Vape-Free Kids NZ, which claim insufficient evidence for the benefits of nicotine products, Sweden stands as a compelling counter-example. The country’s success in reducing smoking rates to just 5.6% demonstrates the effectiveness of harm reduction strategies employing oral nicotine products like…
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Dutch E-Cigarette Market Imports $155M Amid Regulatory Shifts and Innovation
ERecent data from China’s customs authority shows that Dutch imports of e-cigarettes consistently rank sixth among global destinations. From July to October 2024, the Netherlands imported over $155 million in Chinese e-cigarettes. This stable demand underscores the maturity of the Dutch market and its steady reliance on Chinese products. Tobacco…
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CAPHRA Questions Indonesia’s Misguided Tobacco Control Policies
In a statement issued today, the Coalition of Asia Pacific Harm Reduction Advocates (CAPHRA) strongly questions the justification behind Indonesia’s proposed tobacco control measures around safer nicotine products. The new policies being proposed include treating vaping products the same as combustible cigarettes, with plain packaging, display bans, flavour limitations and…
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