Nicotine in the World archive

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.

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"