French parliament votes to ban disposable vapes
The French parliament on Thursday voted to ban single-use electronic cigarettes, arguing that they are gateways to tobacco addiction for teenagers and harmful to the environment.
BAT’s new categories fuel growth despite overall revenue dip
British American Tobacco (BAT) on Thursday said its overall revenue dipped 5.2 per cent due to divestments and currency headwinds, but the company's burgeoning New Categories segment, encompassing vapour, heated tobacco, and oral products, emerged...
Read more ...Vaping as a gateway to smoking: Research casts doubt on common belief
A team of public health researchers found “very low-certainty evidence” to support a commonly held belief that nicotine vaping is a gateway to cigarette smoking for young people. “One of the substantial concerns from some members of the public ...
Read more ...Nicotine vapes more effective than patches for quitting smoking, review finds
A comprehensive review of scientific evidence has found that electronic cigarettes containing nicotine are more effective than traditional nicotine replacement therapies (NRT), like patches and gum, for helping smokers quit. The Cochrane Databa...
Read more ...Age-check tech stops eight underage vape sales per store daily
New data from Privately SA’s AgeAI solution has revealed that its deployments in UK vape stores prevent on average eight underage customers per store per day from purchasing vapes, highlighting the scale of minors vaping in the UK and the effectiv...
Read more ...Hong Kong announces outdoor vaping ban
Hong Kong will ban the possession and use of e-cigarette cartridges in public by mid-2026, the city's top health official said on Sunday as the government pushed ahead with its anti-tobacco agenda. Vaping remains common in Hong Kong even though...
Read more ...PMI reports strong 2024 results, driven by smoke-free growth
Philip Morris International (PMI) has announced its fourth-quarter and full-year results for 2024, reporting a strong performance driven by its smoke-free products. The company delivered a reported diluted EPS of $4.52 (£3.63), or $6.01 before a C...
Read more ...Philip Morris expands TEREA Pearls Range with two new flavours
Philip Morris Limited (PML), the UK and Ireland affiliate of Philip Morris International (PMI), has announced the expansion of its TEREA Pearls capsule range with the launch of two new dual-flavour variants: Riviera Pearl and Provence Pearl. Fe...
Read more ...Retailers urged to act as disposable vape ban approaches
With just four months remaining before the UK’s ban on disposable vapes takes effect on June 1, 2025, retailers are being urged to prepare by selling through remaining stock and adapting to new regulations. The upcoming ban mandates that all le...
Read more ...‘FDA approval of ZYN nicotine pouches signals growth potential for UK market’
The recent decision by the US regulator to authorise nicotine pouch brand ZYN has implications for the UK, a top executive of Philip Morris Limited has said. In a landmark decision, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has Read more ...
Altria says 'smoke-free' targets under threat from illicit vapes
Tobacco major Altria has placed under review its 2028 goals for selling alternatives to smoking on the US market, saying on Thursday it may not be able to meet them because of competition from disposable vapes. Altria estimated the US e-cigaret...
Read more ...Dojo unveils pioneering all-category compatible platform iMate Series
Dojo, the vaping brand powered by industry leader Vaporesso, made waves at the Total Product Expo 2025, being held at the Las Vegas Convention Center from January 29-31, with the unveiling of its groundbreaking iMate Series and the futuristic PIXE...
Read more ...Vapes Bars launches new pod vape - Angel 20K
Angel, a British brand from Vapes Bars, has introduced the Angel 20K, a reusable and rechargeable vaping device offering up to 20,000 puffs with 2 x 12ml pre-filled pods. Available at a competitive £11.99 RRP, Vapes Bars said retailers can sell...
Read more ...Canadian study highlights role of vape flavours in quitting smoking
A recent Canadian study has shed light on the use of nicotine vaping products in smoking cessation, revealing significant implications for both consumers and policymakers. Read more ...
Elfbar launches DUAL10K prefilled pod kit
Leading vaping brand Elfbar has launched its DUAL10K prefilled pod kit, further expanding its range of reusable alternatives to single-use vapes. The Elfbar DUAL10K kit delivers two different flavours in one rechargeable high puff count device....
Read more ...Study: One in 20 adults in England use both cigarettes and vapes, with shift away from frequen...
Just over one in 20 adults in England both smoke and vape, according to a new study by UCL researchers. The study, published in the journal Addiction and funded by Can...
Read more ...Flavour restrictions could push 3 million vapers back to smoking, retailer warns
VPZ, a leading vaping retailer with over 180 stores, has warned adult vapers that the UK’s Tobacco and Vapes Bill will ban the favourite flavours that helped them quit smoking. Plans being proposed include a restriction on flavours, the introdu...
Read more ...Memers unveils AI-powered pod vape device
Memers Vape, established by Shenzhen SKE Technology, the creator of the UK’s best-selling SKE Crystal Bar, has unveiled its latest innovation: the Dr. AIR vape series. SKE said the ‘groundbreaking’ product marks the official entry of the vaping...
Read more ...Safer alternatives to cigarettes could save millions of lives and billions of pounds, says thi...
Promoting safer alternatives to cigarettes could save 19 million years of life by 2030 and reduce smoking-related costs to taxpayers by up to £12.6 billion annually, a new report from the Adam Smith Institute (ASI) has revealed. The think tank ...
Read more ...E-cigarettes lead smoking cessation efforts in England, new study reveals
E-cigarettes are the most commonly used smoking cessation aid in England, associated with the highest success rates for quitting, a new study has found. The study conducted by researchers from University College London as part of the long-runni...
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