Diane Caruana
In-house journalist covering international vaping news.
New Zealand is Well on Its Way to Reach Its Smoke-Free...
Like vaping products, heated tobacco products (HTPs) produce nicotine vapour without combustion, making them substantially safer than cigarettes. More specifically, studies have shown that...
Vaping Once Again Linked to Increased Chances of Smoking Cessation
In line with previous research, the recent study, "E-Cigarette Characteristics and Cigarette Cessation Among Adults Who Use E-Cigarettes" once again concluded that regulatory policies...
While Ireland Tackles Smoking, the UK is Undoing Any Previous Smoke...
Ireland's Minister for Finance, Jack Chambers, has just confirmed that a tax on vapes and e-cigarettes is set to be introduced next year, with...
Worrying Increases in Smoking Rates Observed in Germany. What is the...
Ongoing bi-monthly since 2016, the German Smoking Behaviour Survey (DEBRA), revealed that smoking among teenagers in Germany is still the rise, greatly outpacing the...
The Escalating Situation of Illegal Vape Retailers in the UK
In 2023, nearly 3,000 sellers of illegal vapes were identified across the country, but only 1 in 20 faced fines.Tens of thousands of illegal...
Myths About Vaping and Oral Health: Hopefully Dispelled Once and For...
It is common knowledge that a healthy oral hygiene routine is crucial to prevent diseases that damage teeth and gums, which are often at...
The FDA Announces PMTA Approval For Vuse Alto Tobacco-Flavoured E-Cigarette Pods
The FDA emphasized that while the approval means that these products are considered "appropriate for the protection of public health," this does not mean...
The UK’s Infamous Tobacco and Vapes Bill is Back
As predicted by experts, the new UK Government has announced plans to re-introduce the generational smoking ban and tighter regulations on vapes and other...
