THC scandal worse than COVID-19 for vape shops
The cannabis scandal in the US shook the e-cigarette industry to the core and led to huge losses. Meanwhile, the cannabis industry was hardly affected at all.
News and debate on nicotine, e-cigs and snus
Vejpshoppers win as flavour ban is introduced
Despite a flavour ban, New Zealand's new e-cigarette laws are praised by campaigners. "They recognise e-cigs as a healthier alternative to tobacco"
Fighting for e-cigarettes in Europe
Flavour restrictions, heavy taxation and outright bans are on the agenda as the EU reviews its directives. ETHRA is a voice for e-cigarettes in the EU.
World Vape Day aims to encourage smokers to give up cigarettes.
World Vape Day recognises e-cigarettes and encourages smokers to vape on their own terms.
Major Swedish e-cigarette chain changes ownership
Cigoteket, one of Sweden's oldest and largest e-cig companies, is changing ownership. But the shops will continue to operate as usual.
Uncertainty about how nicotine affects COVID-19
Fewer smokers than expected are being hospitalised for Covid-19. Researchers suspect that nicotine may be affecting the disease. But it could also be a class issue.
Appeals to EU to stop Danish flavour ban
Denmark's law banning flavours in e-cigarettes and e-liquid has implications for all vejp users in the EU, says ETHRA.
Researchers: Nicotine may prevent severe COVID-19 infection
French researchers will test nicotine as a preventive treatment for COVID-19. "Nicotine users are underrepresented among the severely ill."
New nicotine tax on e-juice could triple its price
The government wants to raise the tax on nicotine shots to SEK 4000 per millilitre. "Purely criminal" says Christian Brandt from Light Your Fire (LYF).
British scientists appeal: reopen the roadside shops!
Closing roadside shops leads to more smokers and puts a strain on hospitals. British scientists and doctors are now appealing to the government to open the shops during the quarantine.
Covid-19 not worse because of e-cigarettes
Unclear research leads to unnecessary concern for road users in times of coronavirus. Professor Linda Bauld and researcher Louise Adermark review what we know - and don't know.
French e-cig shops reopen - "in the public interest"
French vape shops can reopen after decision by health authority "The state has taken a stand in favour of vaping as an anti-smoking tool"
