Nicotine in the World archive

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.

Anti-vejp lobby accused of bribing authorities

The Public Health Agency of the Philippines received money to take a harder line on e-cigarettes. Now criticism is growing.

EU wants to further restrict e-cigarettes

The European Commission wants to restrict e-cigarettes - to fight cancer. "Ignoring the testimony of thousands of users and scientific evidence"

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"

COVID-19, nicotine and e-cigarettes - best of 2020

Covid-19, nicotine taxes and vape shops. That's what Vejpkollens readers like. Thank you for 2020!

Major card companies set high standards to authorise e-cigarettes

Payment companies reject e-cigarettes

It is becoming more difficult for online shops to charge for their services. This is after several payment services withdrew contracts or increased the requirements for their services.

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

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.

smokers find e-cigarettes very helpful in quitting smoking.

Fewer young people smoke in the US - e-cigs contribute to the decline

Fewer young people are smoking in the US and e-cigarettes are helping to reduce smoking to record low levels, according to a new study.

Is COVID-19 hitting vapers harder than others?

No more COVID-19 cases among e-cigarette users

Tobacco use does not seem to affect the risk of contracting COVID-19, according to a new statistical study from the UK.

More people using snus and e-cigarettes - despite growing opposition

Only one vejper per 100 smokers, new report shows. "Moralistic beliefs about nicotine prevent smokers from quitting effectively"

Myth meets science in documentary on nicotine

Fear and myths about nicotine are contrasted with research and uncomfortable truths in the documentary "You don´t know nicotine".