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February 10, 2025 by wordpress.com

The text criticizes the HSE for falsely claiming vaping causes cancer and highlights discrepancies in the Tobacco Free Ireland Program, which fails to consider vaping as a smoking alternative. In contrast, New Zealand includes vaping in its smoke-free goals and implements safer vaping regulations. The Irish vaping proposals restrict advertisement and flavors, contrasting with New Zealand's approach. The text expresses frustration with Ireland's outdated policies and emphasizes the need to reassess strategies to reduce smoking rates effectively. It mentions concerns about the Minister for Health's legacy and suggests the tobacco industry may benefit from these ineffective policies.

February 10, 2025 by wbj.pl

Planned excise tax hikes on e-cigarettes and vaping devices may lead to product withdrawals from the market. Dr. Krzysztof Koźmiński, head of the Regulatory Impact Assessment Center, questioned the proportionality of the tax change and its potential legal implications, highlighting concerns over fairness and the short grace period for businesses to adapt. The drastic tax increases could push many businesses out of the market, with limited time to adjust to the new regulations.

February 05, 2025 by vaping360.com

The flavor ban applies to both in-person and online sales, including sales from vendors outside the country. The law also limits the number of legal flavorings in tobacco-flavored e-liquids to 16 specific flavoring components, similar to the rule adopted in The Netherlands.

February 05, 2025 by vapingpost.com

Spain has relatively high smoking rates and low vaping rates. Yet despite the real-world data indicating that endorsing the use of safer alternatives would reduce smoking rates, Spain sets further restrictions on the products, regulating them in the same way as cigarettes.

February 05, 2025 by filtermag.org

Sweden has reduced smoking rates successfully through innovation, legislation, and consumer empowerment, achieving a smoking rate of 4.5%. The use of snus, a smokeless alternative, and modern nicotine pouches has played a key role. Lessons from Sweden's approach emphasize harm reduction and empowering individuals with better choices. While Sweden has Europe's lowest lung cancer rate, replicating their model globally could save millions of lives. Challenges exist due to bans on snus and nicotine pouches in EU countries, hindering harm reduction efforts. Ensuring access to information about harm and allowing informed choices could lead to further reductions in smoking rates. Sweden's progress continues with tax policies favoring safer nicotine products and aims to phase out cigarettes entirely.

February 03, 2025 by vapingpost.com

In the U.S. and across the world, the increase in vaping has led to a significant drop in smoking rates. Sadly, instead of celebrating the fact that most smokers have shifted to using a proven safer alternative, authorities are in most cases just fixating on the increase in vaping.

February 03, 2025 by ecigintelligence.com

On 23rd January, the joint committee responsible for shaping the legislation approved a bill amending the Code of Public Health to enforce the ban. The bill will be examined by the Senate (upper house of Parliament) during the second week of February.

January 31, 2025 by gfn.tv

Germany's lawmakers have recently proposed a new ban on menthol flavours in safer nicotine products, but given that menthol is a key ingredient in over 80% of the flavours currently available on the market, could this proposed ban negatively impact the availability of safer nicotine products for people looking to quit smoking? Joining us today is Michael Landl, Director of the World Vapers' Alliance, to unpack Germany's proposals and the actions consumers are taking to make their voices heard in this debate.

January 31, 2025 by irishmirror.ie

The HSE warns the public about vapes in Ireland exceeding legal nicotine levels. Four implicated products include ADADA A8, Crystal PRO MAX, Savage Vape, and McKesse MK Bar. Consumers are urged to stop using them, return to the point of purchase, and contact a GP if experiencing adverse effects. Retailers must ensure compliance with legal obligations. If importing from outside the EU, additional notification to the HSE is required. Check if your vape is affected, cease use, and report issues to [email protected]. Consider responsibilities as an importer and ensure products meet safety standards. Join the Irish Mirror for news and exclusive offers.

January 31, 2025 by thejournal.ie

The HSE warns against using electronic cigarettes with high nicotine levels, including ADADA A8, The Crystal PRO, Savage Vape, and McKesse MK Bar. Tests showed nicotine concentrations exceeding legal limits. Consumers are advised to check their products, stop using them, and contact the HSE if experiencing adverse effects. Retailers must remove and recall the affected items. An investigation revealed widespread illegal sales of non-compliant vapes, risking public safety. The HSE is conducting further probes into stores selling unlawful products. Over 64 tonnes of illegal vapes were seized to prevent entry into Ireland in the past two years, with penalties imposed on violators.