Fergus Mason
Veteran, vaper and writer. All articles express my own opinion and do not necessarily reflect the Editor's view.
ANPVU launches to give Italian vapers a consumer-led voice
Italy already has several pro-vaping organisations, such as the Italian Federation of Electronic Cigarette Manufacturers (SVAPO) and the Association of Independent Retailers (Anide), but...
Tennessee lawmakers push for higher vaping age
State Senator Jeff Yarbro and fellow Democrat Representative Darren Jernigan tabled the bill in the state House and Senate this week; titled HB1706 in...
Reprieve for EU vapers as tax decision put off for a...
EU holds off on e-cig tax – for now
The EU Commission has reviewed the evidence on vaping and decided that, for the moment, it...
New study finds no health risks in 2-year vapers
A new study has provided further evidence that vaping has no harmful implications for health, at least in the short to medium term. Carried...
UKVIA calls for TPD repeal, while USA publishes fire statistics
British industry wants TPD scrapped after Brexit; ASH disagree
A British vaping industry group has called for the UK to take advantage of Brexit by...
New Zealand liberalisation faces delays, while bans and taxes continue to...
Pressure mounts on NZ government to legalise nicotine vaping
Faced with exploding crime and a stagnant smoking rate, the New Zealand government is under increasing...
More bad news from Asia
Taiwan considers total vape ban
The Republic of China’s parliament is considering a tough new law that would effectively ban all vapour products from the...
Thai government stands by hardline policies, as New Zealand progress comes...
Meanwhile, in a threat to the improving situation in New Zealand, a heath lobby group has resurrected similar alarmist claims there. The activists seem...
