We gather weekly the most important news from Vaping.
INTERNATIONAL REGULATION
ITALY BUDGET BRINGS IN NEW TAXES ON E-LIQUIDS, WITH AND WITHOUT NICOTINE
From 1st January, the duty on nicotine-containing e-liquids has been raised to 15%, with an increase of 5% each year until 2023.
NEW POWERS IN WASHINGTON SUGGESTS A WHOLE NEW WORLD FOR U.S VAPOUR
Just days after U.S President Joe Biden entered the White House, Democrats call for stricter regulations on e-cigarettes.
https://ecigintelligence.com/new-powers-in-washington-suggest-a-whole-new-world-for-us-vapour/
POLITICS
INTERNATIONAL PRESSURE MOUNTS AGAINST BLOOMBERG’s INTERFERENCE IN PH FDA
International public health experts have warned Bloomberg-funded groups against trying to influence Filipino regulators on tobacco control policy thru foreign grants.
ANTI-TOBACCO LOBBYST, HEALTH AUTHORITIES SPREAD MISINFORMATION ABOUT VAPING
With South Africa moving towards the promulgation of the Control of Tobacco and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems Bill, health organisations and tobacco-control lobbyists are failing to acknowledge the benefits of harm-reduction products.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
ADULT WITH COGNITIVE DISABILITIES MORE THAN TWICE AS LIKELY TO USE E-CIGARETTES
George Mason University study is the first to assess the use of e-cigarettes among working-age adults by type of disability.
https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2021-01/gmu-awc012721.php
PUBLIC HEALTH EXPERT SAY “FIGHT SMOKING, NOT NICOTINE”
What is the best way to improve THR and heal the deep division among public health professionals?
https://insidesources.com/public-health-experts-say-fight-smoking-not-nicotine/
SMOKING’s LONG DECLINE IS OVER
U.S. cigarette sales boomed last year as people in lockdown lit up more frequently and health concerns around e-cigarettes caused some vapers to switch back to cigarettes.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/during-covid-19-lockdowns-people-went-back-to-smoking-11611829803
