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January 16, 2026 by tobaccoreporter.com
Mexico Implements Vape Ban
Mexico has recently enforced a comprehensive ban on electronic cigarettes and vaping devices, as per reforms to the General Health Law. The ban includes marketing, imports, sales, and advertising of all such products. Personal use remains lawful, but breaking the ban could lead to prison terms of one to eight years and fines up to 2,000 times the daily UMA value.
17.30% of the adult population are current smokers. There are approximately 13.7 million current smokers in Mexico 26.20% of men are current smokers but only 9.20% of women.
SOURCE: GSTHR
January 16, 2026 by gfn.tv
GFN News #170 | UK Disposable Vape Ban Exposed!?
Six months after the UK’s disposable vape ban, questions remain over its real-world impact. Industry commentator Martin Cullip discusses weak enforcement funding, the rise of illegal sales, growing environmental awareness, and concerns that the ban could undermine smoking cessation and push some users back to cigarettes.
January 14, 2026 by gfn.tv
GFN News #169 | UK Tobacco & Vapes Bill 2026: Everything You Need to Know
Join us for the interview with Martin Cullip as he break down the UK Tobacco and Vapes Bill, expect…
11.80% of the adult population are current smokers. There are approximately 6.7 million current smokers in United Kingdom 13.60% of men are current smokers but only 10.10% of women.
SOURCE: GSTHR
January 16, 2026 by reason.org
Canada banned flavored vapes. Cigarette sales surged.
Research indicates that banning flavored e-cigarettes can lead to increased sales of traditional cigarettes, undermining public health goals. A study examined Canadian data from 2018-2023, showing that flavor restrictions boosted cigarette sales by nearly 10%. When provinces eliminated flavored e-cigarettes from common outlets, cigarette sales rose significantly. Despite the dangers of smoking, e-cigarettes are considered safer. Past studies suggest flavor bans increase cigarette purchases and youth smoking. Canada and the U.S. have strict tobacco regulations, with both countries experiencing significant smoking-related deaths.
10.60% of the adult population are current smokers. There are approximately 3.5 million current smokers in Canada 13.10% of men are current smokers but only 8.10% of women.
SOURCE: GSTHR
January 16, 2026 by filtermag.org
What Should a Vape Shop Look Like?
I’m 67 years old. I quit smoking with the help of vaping after other methods failed. When I walk into a vape shop, I’m not looking for a clinic, but for a place that feels welcoming, safe, and professional—because switching away from smoking is serious business. Vape shops should look like responsible, inviting adult spaces. Smokers deserve a door they feel comfortable walking through. A clean, well-run shop makes me feel less likely to be sold junk, less likely to be misled, and more likely to get practical help from someone who knows what they’re doing.
January 15, 2026 by 2firsts.com
2Firsts Interview | Bengt Wiberg: Why the Oral Health Risks of Nicotine Pouches Merit Further Study
In 2025, nicotine pouches have become one of the most closely watched categories in the global novel tobacco market, seeing rapid growth across manufacturing, branding, distribution, and retail. Just before Christmas, the U.S. FDA granted marketing authorization to six products under Altria’s on! PLUS brand, highlighting their recognition as tobacco harm reduction tools. Despite this, experts note that nicotine pouches are still relatively new and require longer-term, more detailed studies on safety. Concerns about oral health have grown, particularly regarding gum irritation, oral lesions, and potential long-term changes to oral tissues. As the market expands, ongoing research will be key to understanding both the benefits and risks of these products.
January 15, 2026 by filtermag.org
Nicotine a Heart Threat, Per “Expert Consensus Report.” Experts Disagree.
Recent expert consensus calls nicotine a potent cardiovascular toxin, urging the EU to act. The narrative of safer nicotine is challenged, emphasizing all forms are harmful. Recommendations include flavor bans and taxation proportional to nicotine content. Critics question the validity of the report's findings and policy goals. They argue for harm reduction, citing examples like Swedish snus. The report's stance against safer nicotine products is viewed suspiciously by advocates. It aligns with EU debates on tobacco regulations. Supporters of harm reduction stress its role in reducing smoking rates. The report's timing coincides with EU health plans, raising concerns about its influence.
January 14, 2026 by truthinitiative.org
Viral “Zynfluencer” TikTok videos may be linked to growing oral nicotine pouch sales
A study by Truth Initiative found a surge in TikTok content featuring pouch products, correlating with a significant growth in oral nicotine pouch sales. The analysis spanning from January 2021 to October 2023 revealed a spike in viral TikTok videos related to pouches, leading to a sales increase of over 12 million units. This trend continued with the market growth rate surpassing 20 million units the following month. The researchers suggest a link between the prevalence of pouch-related TikTok videos and the market expansion, indicating a potential relationship between social media virality and the normalization of nicotine pouch use.
January 14, 2026 by go.com
Viral 'Zynfluencer' videos may be linked to growing nicotine pouch sales
Researchers say they analyzed thousands of videos with nicotine pouch-related hashtags.
January 14, 2026 by scmp.com
Most Hong Kong residents support more smoking control measures, study finds
A survey by the Hong Kong Council on Smoking and Health (COSH) found that 90% of residents back stronger smoking control, and raising tobacco tax could reduce smoking rates over the next decade. The University of Hong Kong (HKU) study, commissioned by COSH, revealed support for expanded smoke-free areas and a smoking ban in outdoor spaces. Conducted from December 2024 to May the following year, the survey had 5,600 participants, including smokers, former smokers, and non-smokers. Assistant Dean Kelvin Wang Man-ping highlighted widespread public support for increased no-smoking areas as a means to protect public health.
January 14, 2026 by planetofthevapes.co.uk
Smokefree 2026 For The Young
Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) has revealed that new data shows 69% of British 11–17-year-old smokers say that, if they had their time again, they would not have started smoking. Almost two-thirds expressed a desire to quit and the anti-smoking charity says its findings highlights the importance of phasing out the sale of tobacco. ASH’s annual survey covered almost 3,000 children and was conducted by polling company YouGov.
11.80% of the adult population are current smokers. There are approximately 6.7 million current smokers in United Kingdom 13.60% of men are current smokers but only 10.10% of women.
SOURCE: GSTHR
January 13, 2026 by newswise.com
Can Future-Focused Thinking Help Smokers Quit?
Jeff Stein, a health behaviors researcher at Virginia Tech, received a grant to test a low-cost intervention helping rural residents quit smoking. Less than 1 in 10 smokers succeed in quitting despite knowing the risks. The study will use episodic future thinking to promote healthier choices by focusing on long-term rewards. Participants will receive smoking cessation resources in a remote study, aiming to tailor public health interventions for tobacco use. Stein's research shows promising results in influencing addictive behaviors.
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