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.
Tag: e-cig
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.
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.
Government's hardline stance on smokeless nicotine criticised
The government wants to reduce the use of alternative nicotine products, such as e-cigarettes and snus. This is clear after the government submitted its proposal for a new ANDT strategy.
Opinion: Doctors and politicians refuse to learn about e-cigarettes?
"Doctors and politicians are ignorant and unwilling to embrace research on e-cigarettes," writes e-juice manufacturer Thomas Dallmann on Vejpkollen Opinion.
Young road users lie more often - but have worse grades
Young people who use e-cigarettes or cannabis have more sex than others. But they also have lower grades and more difficulties at school.
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"
E-cigarettes the focus of research in 2020
E-cigs and pregnancy? COPD and vejping? Young people using e-cigarettes? Questions that guided the research on vejping in 2020
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.
New tax on e-liquid with nicotine - this is how expensive e-juice will be
The price of e-liquid will go up from 1 January 2021, following a vote in Parliament on the government's budget framework.
