Nicotine in the World archive

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.

Vapers around the world celebrate World Vape Day

World Vape Day. Under the slogan "Switching is Quitting", scientists, activists and ordinary vejpers are calling on the world's politicians to change their minds about the importance of harm reduction for smokers.

Major doctors' group calls for e-cigarette campaigns

The Royal College of Physicians is calling on politicians and authorities to actively encourage smokers to switch to e-cigarettes through government campaigns.

e-cigarettes attract young people in the same way as cigarettes.

Study: More young smokers if e-cigarettes did not exist

Young people who vape would likely have smoked regular cigarettes if e-cigarettes were not available. This is according to a new study from the US.

British hospitals give out free e-cigarettes to smokers

Hospital emergency departments in five UK cities will offer smoking patients e-cigarettes to help them quit.

Dentists urge smokers to switch to e-cigs

Dentists in the Philippines encourage smokers to switch to e-cigarettes. "If smoking patients do not stop smoking, we will see more dead patients due to oral cancer."

Taping more effective than drugs, says new report

E-cigarettes are significantly more effective than nicotine medicines. This is according to a major synthesis of 16 independent studies in Australia.

INNCO: "Banning e-cigarettes hinders sustainable development"

WHO criticised for tougher guidelines on nicotine products "Smokers should have the right to choose less harmful alternatives to cigarettes" says INNCO.

Denmark wants to ban flavours in e-juice. But the EU says no - for now

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.

E-cigarettes to reduce smoking in England

E-cigarettes can significantly reduce smoking. This is the conclusion of the UK Department of Health's report on smoking, health and smoking cessation.

German politicians oppose a tax on e-juice.

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"

Japan Tobacco lays off staff - and focuses on vejp products

E-cigarettes with nicotine are banned in Japan. Meanwhile, the market for the tobacco companies' version of e-cigs - heat-not-burn - is growing.