The Government’s discussion document on ‘Proposals For A Smokefree Aotearoa 2025 Action Plan’ reveals little to no actual information or intention to elevate vaping as a much safer and cheaper alternative to smoking, according to AVCA consumer group. Commenting on...
Verrall’s recently released action plan document showcases the vast measures that must be taken if NZ are to become Smokefree - meaning 5% or less smoking. With the consultation period now underway, one key thing that is markedly absent is...
The controversial US vape ban is having an unintentional knock-on effect here in the UK, according to those in the vaping industry. Congress voted into law a $2.3 trillion COVID-19 relief and government funding bill in December, in which included...
The US is attempting to instate a slew of measures to reduce tobacco harm, including banning menthol cigs, reducing nicotine contents, and steeper taxes for vape products. A draconian approach really, one that which completely ignores the massive success rate...
Notorious anti-vaping figure Simon Chapman has contributed to a paper attempting to disprove the 95% safer figure, but authors ended up coming out with an “empty and feeble piece of work”. The 95% safer figure has been supported by both...
It seems there’s been a rather large increase in smoking habits since the pandemic began. Multiple reports have shown a rather sharp increase in smoking, based on data showing fewer smokers having contacted smoking quitting services. According to data provided...
