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June 03, 2025 by filtermag.org

The importance of World Vape Day on May 30 has grown since 2024 due to increased misinformation and barriers to harm reduction. The World Health Organization battles misinformation but spreads inaccuracies about vaping, impacting public trust. False claims about vaping by the WHO and others perpetuate misconceptions, affecting policies globally. Despite victories and consumer-led movements advocating for tobacco harm reduction, challenges persist, including bans and regulations in various countries. Advocates continue efforts to safeguard access to safer nicotine products. Celebrating past successes, proponents aim to inspire progress and unity on World Vape Day and beyond in the ongoing fight for vaping rights and public health.

June 02, 2025 by gfn.tv

Goldman Sachs predicts safer nicotine will overtake cigarettes in the U.S. this year. Millions have already made the switch, despite tobacco control efforts, not because of it. David Sweanor breaks down the consumer-led collapse of smoking and how it likely can’t be stopped.

May 30, 2025 by who.int

E-cigarettes are targeting children with enticing flavors and slick marketing, leading to a rise in youth nicotine addiction. These products, disguised as everyday items, can deliver harmful doses of nicotine and toxic chemicals. Governments must step in to regulate or ban e-cigarettes to protect young people. Several countries in the WHO Western Pacific Region have already taken action. The WHO is calling for strong measures to prevent a new epidemic of addiction and disease. It's crucial to act now to avoid the long-term health consequences and costs associated with nicotine use. It's essential to learn from the past tobacco industry tactics and prevent history from repeating itself.

May 29, 2025 by clearingtheair.eu

Dr. Martin Makary, the new head of the FDA, faces criticism for stating that half of high school students are addicted to vaping. Concerned about Chinese-made vaping products designed to lure kids, Makary urged stricter measures. However, data shows lower youth vaping rates than claimed. While advocating against teen nicotine addiction, experts caution against sensationalized claims.

May 29, 2025 by prnewswire.com

Global tobacco harm reduction experts criticized the WHO and FCTC for hindering World No Tobacco Day goals by ignoring harm-reducing tools like vaping. They believe the WHO's approach fuels black markets and smoking-related deaths, dismissing evidence supporting harm reduction as effective. Panelists highlighted the importance of embracing innovation and consumer input to combat the global smoking epidemic. The WHO's prohibitionist stance was deemed counterproductive, with calls to prioritize saving lives over endorsing failed policies. Despite evidence showing harm reduction methods help smokers quit, the WHO's resistance to such tools was seen as detrimental to public health.

May 29, 2025 by timesofisrael.com

Israel’s Knesset has approved a new bill requiring graphic health warnings not only on cigarette packs but also on e-cigarettes, heated tobacco products, rolling papers, and loose tobacco. This makes Israel one of the first countries to extend such regulations to all tobacco and nicotine products. The decision comes just days before World No Tobacco Day, as the Israel Cancer Association revealed alarming data: 31% of Israeli smokers began or resumed smoking due to stress and anxiety related to the war that started on October 7, 2023.

May 29, 2025 by gfn.tv

In this episode of GFN News, Will Godfrey highlights a recent interview between Kiran Sidhu and renowned philosopher Dr. Sridhar Venkatapuram exploring the intersection of philosophy and public health, and the ethical support for tobacco harm reduction using safer nicotine products.

May 28, 2025 by clivebates.com

Outright prohibition of vapes and safer alternatives to cigarettes is the preferred policy of many in tobacco control. Yet it is hard to imagine anything worse. I summarise the arguments against.

May 27, 2025 by thr101.org

The World Health Organization's focus on protecting youth from tobacco industry influence during World No Tobacco Day overlooks the needs of the 1.3 billion adult smokers. Despite evidence supporting the effectiveness of harm reduction products like e-cigarettes, the WHO continues to advocate for restricting access to these alternatives. While concerns about youth vaping are valid, data shows a decline in usage. The WHO's approach neglects the reasons why youth turn to vaping, such as stress relief. Prioritizing youth protection over adult harm reduction fails to address the complexities of smoking cessation. A shift towards acknowledging and supporting adult smokers in accessing all cessation options is essential for effective global tobacco control efforts.

May 26, 2025 by gfn.tv

Lindsey Stroud joins us for the second part of our USA special exploring the FDA's approach to safer products, and whether a change in approach is likely at the agency controlling the addition of new safer products to the market.