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ElfBar and HQD announced the removal all marketing activities from TikTok
On May 10th, ElfBar, a disposable e-cigarette brand, announced that it had removed all of its marketing on TikTok after being found in violation of advertising standards. The brand was criticized by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) for a TikTok post from the account @Panaxhe_ that promoted the e-cigarette brand…
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Malaysia proposes to only allow locally-produced sealed e-liquids for sale
According to a report by The Star on May 8, 2023, the Malaysian National Anti-Drug Agency (Masac) has proposed to only allow locally-produced vape e-liquids sold in sealed glass bottles in the country. Masac Secretary-General Raja Azizan Suhaimi stated that the use of glass bottles can minimize the risk of…
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The Chinese e-liquid market is expected to reach 174 billion yuan by 2025
The e-liquid industry in China is rapidly developing and its market size is closely related to its growth trends. According to a report by Market Research Online on the operational trends and investment planning of the Chinese e-liquid industry from 2023 to 2029, the market size of the Chinese e-liquid…
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Thailand e-cigarette ban expected to come to an end in 2023
According to multiple sources, the upcoming Thai election on May 14th is likely to be a turning point for Thailand’s e-cigarette policy, with the long-standing ban on e-cigarettes expected to come to an end. Despite the current laws in Thailand, which can result in confiscation, heavy fines, and even imprisonment…
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Are Big Pharma payments driving anti-vape campaign?
“The health of whanau is not for sale in Aotearoa, yet worryingly, perhaps we’ve seen the first evidence that it could be,” says Nancy Loucas, Executive Coordinator of CAPHRA (Coalition of Asia Pacific Tobacco Harm Reduction Advocates). Her comments follow international drug companies disclosing their gifts and payments to New Zealand health…
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RNZCGP needs to get with vaping programme
“The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners (RNZCGP) needs to get with the programme. It’s called Smokefree Aotearoa 2025,” says Nancy Loucas, Executive Coordinator of CAPHRA (Coalition of Asia Pacific Tobacco Harm Reduction Advocates). Her comments follow the RNZCGP pushing for vapes to be restricted to pharmacies or available through Quitline,…
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Legalising vaping in Thailand still firmly on radar
“We remain confident that Thailand’s parliament will legalise and regulate vaping once the likely May General Election has been held. The issue is simply too big to ignore and the science too compelling,” says Asa Saligupta, Director of ECST (ENDS Cigarette Smoke Thailand). “The authorities seem keen to remind visiting tourists that…
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Disposable vape sales in the UK have skyrocketed to 138 million pieces per year
In Britain, there has been a shocking increase in the number of young people aged 11 to 17 who vape. According to a report by recycling group Material Focus, the percentage of young people vaping increased from 3.3% in 2021 to 7% last year. Additionally, the report found that disposable…
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Time to support Filipino vape law, not relitigate it
“Any concerns about youth vaping are well covered in last year’s landmark vape law. The Philippines has more than enough regulations and safeguards now in place, without a Senator trying to relitigate everything,” says Nancy Loucas, Executive Coordinator of CAPHRA (Coalition of Asia Pacific Tobacco Harm Reduction Advocates). Her comments follow the Senate…
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Advocates point out retractions to delegates ahead of COP10
‘Whilst we have absolutely no issues with restrictions around primary and secondary schools and Kura, we do have issue with adult community locations, such as universities, and other tertiary facilities,’ says Nancy Loucas, Executive Coordinator of CAPHRA (Coalition of Asia Pacific Tobacco Harm Reduction Advocates). Her comments form part of CAPHRA’s…
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