e-cigarettes archive

Authority tried to stop conference on harm reduction

Spanish authorities have stopped a conference on harm reduction that was to take place at the University of Madrid. After pressure from the authorities, the university decided to cancel the event. "It's about censorship"

20-year-old suspected of selling e-cigs illegally

A man in his 20s in Östersund is suspected of violating the Tobacco Act after police found nearly 100 e-cigarettes in the man's apartment.

Thailand wants to tax e-cigarettes - even though they are illegal

The Thai tax authorities will be able to tax e-cigarettes. This is despite the products being illegal in the country since 2014. "There are still vejps everywhere", says the tax authority.

Politicians weigh in on smoking and e-cigarettes

Smoking, but also alternative nicotine products, are associated with problems in Swedish municipalities. At least that's the opinion of a majority of Sweden's municipal politicians, according to a survey by Demoskop.

Opposition rallies against the taste ban - "Optimistic for majority"

The center-right opposition is now rallying to reject the proposal to ban flavors in e-cigarettes. In practice, this would mean that the proposal would fail in the Riksdag.

More expensive e-juice and less hardware - increased fees threaten supply

Less choice and higher prices for hardware and pre-mixed e-juice. This is expected if the Public Health Agency of Sweden is allowed to increase the fees for e-cigs and e-liquid.

"Helping smokers to quit is the most important thing a doctor can do"

Colin Mendelsohn is the doctor who goes against the grain. With his book Quit Smoking - Start Vaping, he helps doctors and smokers understand how e-cigarettes can lead to smoking cessation.

E-cigarettes could become legal in Thailand

The Thai government is opening the way to legalize e-cigarettes. This was announced by Thailand's Minister of Social Affairs. Vaping has been banned since 2014 in the country and associated with high fines - even for tourists.

E-cigarettes to phase out smoking in New Zealand

"E-cigarettes are successfully used by smokers to quit. It is an important tool that allows smoking to be phased out" said New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern.

M advocates snus and e-cigs to reduce the harm of smoking.

(M): Reducing smoking with e-cigarettes and snus

Sweden should introduce a harm reduction perspective in tobacco and nicotine policy. This is the view of several representatives of the New Moderates.

smokers are greatly helped by e-cigarettes to quit smoking.

"Has ANYONE started smoking for the taste?"

Debate. If taste was the problem, not many people would have started smoking in the first place "Because, in all honesty, it tastes like shit", says Mathias Norman.

Politicians have their say on e-cigarettes

Swedish politicians: "Good if e-cigarettes reduce smoking"

Are e-cigarettes a wise alternative to cigarettes? Vejpkollen put the question to all parties in Parliament.