Cochrane: "E-cigarettes help people to quit smoking"
In the UK, where billions are being spent on e-cigarette research and harm reduction, bans and tighter restrictions are the wrong way to go, experts say.
Category: EU
Urgent need for input on EU taxes on e-liquids
ETHRA urges snus and vejp users to have their say on EU plans to harmonise taxes on tobacco and e-liquid - before it's too late.
Report: Taxes and bans prevent smokers from taking up smoking
High prices, flavour bans and difficulties in finding the products. This is why smokers, who also use e-cigarettes, do not quit smoking completely.
Authority accused of hiding figures on road pricing
The Danish health authority is accused of hiding information about e-cigarettes ahead of its decision to ban flavours in e-juice. Now criticism is growing from both politicians and companies.
German politicians oppose tax on e-liquid
The German government's plans to tax e-liquids are strongly opposed by the opposition. "Should not be taxed as high as cigarettes"
E-cigarettes can save lives - says German court
"E-cigarettes save lives". A claim that has sparked debate. Now a German court has ruled in favour of allowing companies to use the phrase in their marketing.
Brexit: new laws for e-cigs underway
The laws for e-cigarettes could change in the UK. "Brexit opens up for laws based on research"
Estonia cancels tax on e-liquid
Estonia randomly removes the tax on e-liquid. The reason is a growing black market and increasing cross-border trade.
Denmark's ban on flavoured e-juice confirmed
Despite being contrary to the EU Treaty, the Danish Parliament decided to ban flavours in e-liquids from April 2022.
Major survey on e-cigarettes in the EU
How do Europeans use e-cigarettes and other smokeless nicotine products? Over 25,000 e-cigarette users have so far responded to the ETHRA survey.
EU halts Danish flavour ban - temporarily
Denmark's planned ban on flavours in e-liquid could be stopped by the EU. The Commission is calling for better arguments to further restrict e-cigs.
Protests against new flavour ban in the Netherlands
Dutch vejpare will have to settle for the taste of tobacco. The current government decided this week.
