Nicotine in the World archive

Finland: High tax on nicotine pouches expected after deregulation

High taxes, neutral packaging requirements and a partial ban on flavours. This is how the Finnish government wants to deal with the recently legalised sale of nicotine pouches in the country. But now Finnish consumers are warning of a backlash.

Project to validate tobacco companies' research on vejpning

E-cigarettes are significantly less harmful than traditional cigarettes. This is true even though some of the research showing this comes from tobacco companies. This is according to a new study from the Coehar Institute in Italy.

"Religious opposition to e-cigs and nicotine pouches"

What happens in a country where cannabis is allowed to flow freely, but all alternatives to cigarettes are seen as the devil's invention? Vejpkollen spoke to Rob de Lange and the inventor of the nicotine pouch, Karl Fagerström.

In prohibitionist Finland: Children recruited to sell e-cigarettes

The black market for disposable vejps and other e-cigarettes is growing rapidly in Finland. Despite stringent legislation on flavours and age limits, use among young people is skyrocketing.

Research: "Flavour bans led to increased cigarette sales"

Banning flavours in e-cigarettes increased sales of traditional cigarettes. This is according to a new US study. "The evidence suggests that more young people started buying cigarettes instead of e-cigarettes," says economist Michael Pesko.

Smuggling greatly reduced after the availability of nicotine pouches

Finland. The smuggling of nicotine pouches and snus has decreased dramatically in Finland. This is after nicotine pouches became legal to buy in ordinary shops. The online magazine YLE reports

UK: Large e-juice factory completely destroyed by fire

Vape and e-juice manufacturer Dinner Lady's factory in Blackburn has burned down. Although the fire filled the town with black smoke, no one was injured. However, the factory was completely destroyed.

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Report: 'Doctors do not understand smoking cessation'

Doctors lack basic knowledge about nicotine and smoking cessation, with serious consequences for smokers. This is according to a new report from the UK.

E-cigarettes in everyday life focus of major US study

Giving smokers free access to e-cigarettes significantly increases their chances of quitting or at least significantly reducing smoking. This is according to a randomised control trial on real-life e-cigarette use.

England: Tougher age checks for vapes in convenience stores

The Association of Convenience Stores, which organises convenience stores, petrol stations and other retailers in the UK, is taking action to tackle the increasing use of e-cigarettes by minors.

Canada: Fewer young people are taking up smoking - "Clear link to weaning"

Smoking rates have decreased faster since e-cigarettes were introduced to the market. And this is especially true among young people. This is according to a statistical study published in the Canadian Journal of Public Health.

Study: E-cigs open up huge savings in healthcare

Over half a billion pounds. This is how much the health service would save annually if half of all smokers in the UK switched to e-cigarettes. This is according to a new economic study.