Diane Caruana
In-house journalist covering international vaping news.
New safety testing and certification available for e-cigarettes
UL is a global independent safety science company that partners with businesses, manufacturers, trade associations and international regulatory authorities offering safety solutions. The company...
Israeli’s mixed opinions about Philip Morris’ iQOS
A statement released by Israel’s Health Ministry two weeks ago said that PMI’s iQOS would not be subject to any restrictions until the jury...
US physicians misinformed about the potential of e-cigarettes
A paper published in the current issue of the Annals of the American Thoracic Society called Pulmonologists’ and Primary Care Physicians’ Responses to an...
Health leaders’ plea to US government to urgently tackle smoking epidemic
The report was compiled by a group of prominent health leaders, and calls on the government to take immediate action to reduce the number of smokers...
NY State Senator uses inaccurate facts to promote legislation
Vaping products in NY State have recently been under attack. First came the proposal to ban discount coupons, and last week the letter by...
Is Olympia WA the next city facing an unreasonable vape tax?
Representative Gerry Pollet said that the vaping industry “grew under the radar” and has not been paying its fair share of tax. Pollet thinks...
A report asking the FDA to ban flavoured e-liquids
The report, The Flavour Trap, was released last Wednesday and was compiled jointly the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Cancer Action Network, the American...
Concerned physicians’ response to NY State Health Dept.
Last February, New York State health commissioner Howard Zucker, sent a letter to the state’s physicians. A letter that has shocked many anti-smoking and...
