Between the sledgehammer and the anvil - smokers, e-cigarettes and tobacco companies
Where do tobacco companies stand in the e-cigarette debate? Vejpkollen visited Philip Morris and met with PMI's Scientific Director Claude Guiron.
Tag: e-cig
Manifestation for weaving in Stockholm
The government now submits a sharp proposal for a flavour ban on electronic cigarettes to the Parliament. On the same day, road users and activists gather in Stockholm to protest.
Roadside shops forced to sell nicotine medicines
Stores that sell e-cigarettes or smoking tobacco must also sell nicotine medicines. This was recently decided by the Council of the US state of New Jersey.
"Don't waste opportunities in a major crisis" - pep talk for the 2022 election year
Taste bans, taxes and restrictions. These are the key words to summarise the 1TP8 Year 2021. But that's not the whole truth - 2021 has opened up many opportunities!
Youth organisations slam Non Smoking Generation - "Undemocratic"?
"The Non Smoking Generation has an attitude towards freedom of expression that has no place in a democratic society," says Réka Tolnai, President of the Centre Party Youth Association.
Prescription e-cigs - to attract sceptical smokers
Smokers will be able to get e-cigarettes on prescription. This is the UK government's next step to reduce smoking in the country.
Major brands disappearing from Swedish shops
Shops are no longer allowed to sell most products from some of the world's largest e-cigarette companies. This is the result of a review by the Public Health Agency of Sweden of the range of products available in Swedish vejpshoppar.
First event for road users since the beginning of the pandemic
At the same time as the restrictions are released and more Swedes are vaccinated against covid-19, the doors open to an event for vapers in Gothenburg. On Saturday it is time for Casino Night at Arcane Vape.
Broad political support for harm reduction in the UK
Higher nicotine levels, better information for smokers on the risks of e-cigarettes and higher age limits. These are the proposals of a broad political committee in the UK.
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.
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.
The vision that can save lives - dies with the flavour ban
If the flavour ban is enforced, a majority of Sweden's dedicated vejp shops will close down. "They are trying to kill us!" says Quest Leite.
