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Vaping Safer Than Smoking: France’s Official Report Confirms

France’s national health agency, ANSES, has officially concluded that vaping is substantially less harmful than smoking. In a comprehensive report published in February, based on an analysis of over 2...

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USITC Launches Section 337 Investigation into Disposable ENDS and Components

The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) has voted to launch an investigation(337 investigation) into specific disposable and other closed-system electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) dev...

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The Truth: Why Did the United States Initiate a Geek Bar Ban?

The United States initiated a “Geek Bar Ban” on certain of its vape products due to their unauthorized sale and import, particularly their appeal to minors and lack of FDA authorization. The FDA has d...

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North Dakota House Rejects Proposed Tax Hike on Nicotine Products

New document title: North Dakota House Votes Against Proposed Tax Increase on Nicotine Products

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China’s Former Tobacco Head Pleads Guilty on Bribery Charges

  Ling Chengxing, the former head of China’s State Tobacco Monopoly Administration, has admitted guilt and expressed remorse in court on charges of bribery and abuse of power. He is accused...

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The First EU Country to Ban Disposable Vapes – Belgium Vape Ban

  Belgium will become the first European Union country to ban the sale of disposable vapes starting January 1, 2025, citing health and environmental concerns.     Health Minister Frank ...

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Good and Bad? A Quick Roundup of Recent Vape News as of December 2024

  1. FDA’s Increased Scrutiny on Vape Flavors The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been intensifying its focus on flavored vape products. After a series of public health warnings...

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Retailers Get Mad as Indonesia Bans Single-cigarette Sales, Raises Smoking Age

  Indonesia has enacted a new regulation to curb tobacco use, which includes prohibiting the sale of individual cigarettes, raising the legal smoking age from 18 to 21, and tightening advertising...

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FDA Issues Warnings to Online Retailers Selling Unauthorized E-Cigarettes Targeting Youth

  On July 31, the FDA issued warning letters to five online retailers for selling unauthorized disposable e-cigarette products under the brands Geek Bar, Lost Mary, and Bang. The retailers involv...