News-n-Views 13th/18th July

We gather weekly the most important Vaping news.

INTERNATIONAL REGULATION

FINES ON THE CARDS AS AUSTRALIA TIGHTENS VAPING PRODUCT STANDARDS

Businesses will face fines of up to $11 million from later this year if they supply nicotine vaping products that fall foul of a strict new set of safety guidelines from the medicines regulator.

FULLY AWARE: HEALTH CANADA PUSHES PEOPLE BACK TO SMOKING

The Canadian government appears hellbent on destroying the health and wellbeing of over one million citizens in a misguided, ill-conceived effort to eradicate nicotine use in the country.

OPINIONS

ARRESTED FOR VAPING? POLICE TREATMENT OF TEENS RAISES QUESTIONS

Officers for the Ocean City Police Department in Maryland harassed a group of teens visiting the shore from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

VAPING DEBATE ‘HEATING UP’ ONCE AGAIN

Juul’s products are just a few among millions that are now in regulatory limbo with the US Food and Drug Administration.

SCIENTIFIC REPORTS

ELECTRONIC CIGARETTE CESSATION IN YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS: A CASE SERIES

Electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) usage use has increased exponentially, especially in youth and young adults. 

NEW TECHNIQUE REDUCES NICOTINE LEVELS, HARMFUL COMPOUNDS SIMULTANEOUSLY IN TOBACCO

Researchers have developed a new technique that can alter plant metabolism. Tested in tobacco plants, the technique showed that it could reduce harmful chemical compounds, including some that are carcinogenic.

STORY OF THE WEEK

LSD AND NICOTINE COULD BE MORE IMPORTANT TO HEALTHCARE THAN WE THINK

Consumers, the medical community and regulators are beginning to re-examine taboo substances through the fresh light of evidence and experience.