Latest news from vapour products industry.

A complaint was submitted to the FDA by Dr Farsalinos over an anti-vaping study that “proves no reliable scientific information”.

A recent study done into the effects of vaping on non-smokers has shown that there are no apparent long-term negative health effects. The study was published in the journal Nature in November this year.

Confusion continues to surround the legislation of e-cigarettes and vaping in South Africa. As we see more and more research published regarding the successful usage of vaping to help smokers quit the habit, we also see legislation changing around the world.

There are many stories on the internet about “faulty” or “defective” vape batteries which is no more than scare mongering.

A complaint was submitted to the FDA by Dr Farsalinos over an anti-vaping study that “proves no reliable scientific information”

We see a trend around the globe around raising the legal age to purchase tobacco products and e-cigarettes from 18 to 21. Many who haven’t done this, are seriously considering doing so

Vaping has become increasingly popular over the last couple of years. A recent study found that smokers who use vaping as a smoking cessation tool fair better than any other group.

Although new studies in the US and Italy shows that vaping is cheaper and safer, law makers in Australia keep tightening the screws on vaping law.

Big tobacco companies have seen a major decline in profits since the rise in popularity of vaping and e-cigarettes.

If you are a regular vaper, you would know that there are more than one way to vape. In fact, there are basically two styles of vaping, and which one you choose is a personal choice.

Confusion continues to surround the legislation of e-cigarettes and vaping in South Africa. As we see more and more research published regarding the successful usage of vaping to help smokers quit the habit, we also see legislation changing around the world.

Annual surveys conducted amongst young people in the UK found that regular smoking is at a record low in its most recent figures.

Vaping is relatively newly popular and there are a lot of false facts going around. Here are some of the most common facts people get wrong.

Japan is seeing a steep decline in tobacco smoking and an increase in Heat not Burn (HNB) devices. In fact, cigarette sales dropped by 1 billion more than predicted.

Vaping is gaining rapid popularity. In fact, it’s growing so fast that vapers and non-vapers are unsure what the general dos and don’ts are.

Researchers in New Zealand has embarked on a big research project, looking at the effects of e-cigarettes in the real world with regards to quitting smoking.

Nicotine is commonly found in cigarettes and in some e-liquids. We see a lot of smokers trying to quit the habit by incorporating or switching to vaping.

Recently, research was done with regards to in-home air pollution, which included vaping. It was conducted by a team of researchers led by Dr Neil E. Klepeis and yielded interesting results.

There are more and more studies emerging on the effects of vaping on various aspects of health. The latest being from Dr Polosa. His research looked specifically at how it affects those with asthmatic conditions who wishes to quit or reduce their tobacco consumption.

When I first visited Cape Town four years ago, vaping was still in its infancy. I made sure to bring extra supplies with me on my trip, as I assumed that there would be no vape stores in the city for me to visit.

The dry burn debate is a contentious one at the best of times. Before we get into why it’s bad, let’s look at what exactly dry burn is.

New Zealand’s Ministry of Health came out to say that e-cigarettes can contribute towards having a smoke-free country by 2025.

Stoptober, the UK’s annual quit-smoking campaign, is almost half-way and more and more organisations are coming to the foreground in support of e-cigarettes.

Vaping is all the rage these days and we see more and more smokers making the switch. But do you know where it all started?