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Future Of Disposable Vapes: Innovations That Can Be Made To Make Them Better
Disposable vapes are a handy and low-maintenance alternative to traditional cigarettes. These are pre-filled and pre-charged one-time-use devices and are perfect for beginners who do not have product knowledge. If you are a seasoned vaper or a small business owner, you can buy bulk disposable vapes UK from any trustworthy…
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Hong Kong officially lifts the ban on the transport of vapes
The Legislative Council in China’s Hong Kong has officially lifted the ban on the transport of vaping products, following the third reading of the “2023 Import and Export (Amendment) Bill” on June 21st. The amendment signifies that alternative smoking products (vapes) can now be transported through Hong Kong by sea,…
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Understanding the Vape Tax in Canada: Impact and Implications
Introduction In recent years, the vaping industry has experienced significant growth worldwide, including Canada. As this market expands, governments are implementing regulatory measures to address public health concerns and generate revenue. One such measure is the introduction of a vape tax. In this article, we will explore the vape tax…
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Philippines adjusts tobacco floor price: Vapes decreased, cigarettes increased
According to local media in the Philippines on May 9th, the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has updated the floor price for cigarettes, heated tobacco products, and vapes (including zero-nicotine products). Specifically, the price adjustments for each product are as follows: The floor price for cigarettes has increased from 82.49…
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Shenzhen’s vape exports increase by nearly 40% in the first two months of 2023
According to customs statistics, in 2022, Shenzhen’s electronic cigarette exports amounted to 46.09 billion yuan, accounting for 68.3% of the total national exports. In the first two months of this year, Shenzhen’s electronic cigarette exports reached 7.1 billion yuan, an increase of 38.9% year-on-year. This accounted for 66.9% of the…
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The Canadian Health Department recommends e-cigarettes to smokers
Canada’s government website recently updated its electronic cigarette science section, stating that there is evidence that electronic cigarettes can help smokers quit smoking and completely switching to electronic cigarettes can effectively reduce smokers’ health risks. This is in stark contrast to its previous negative attitude, which only emphasized the harm…
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Four rules for transporting e-cigarettes in Hong Kong are released
According to reports, the Hong Kong Transport and Logistics Bureau proposed the content regarding the transport of e-cigarettes in Hong Kong during a meeting recorded on the Legislative Council’s official website. The bureau’s chief, Frank Chan Fan, requested the amendment to the 2023 Import and Export (Amendment) Bill during the…
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Sales of e-cigs in US convenience stores increased by 9.3% in 2022
According to data from market research company IRI, based in Chicago, the total sales of electronic cigarettes in US convenience stores during the 52-week period ending on January 1, 2023 (the entire year of 2022) was $6.93 billion, a year-on-year growth of 9.3%. The number of products sold was 438…
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Hong Kong e-cigarette transit ban to be lifted in April, 2023
Currently, Hong Kong is implementing a series of measures to promote the recovery of traffic at Hong Kong International Airport. On March 22, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government announced that on Friday (March 24), the “2023 Import and Export (Amendment) Ordinance Draft” will be gazetted, allowing alternative smoking…
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Inmates spending over £7 million annually on vapes in UK
Electronic cigarettes have become a social currency in UK prisons, with inmates spending over £7 million annually on them, according to data. Spending has been increasing every year since a smoking ban was implemented in prisons in England and Wales in 2019. Prison reform organisations have said that inmates, who…
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