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Australian Youth Vaping Rates Decline After Stricter Regulations
New data reveals a decrease in vaping rates among Australian children aged 14-17, from 17.5% in early 2023 to 14.6% in April 2024, following stricter regulations implemented in July 2024 that restricted sales to pharmacies and required ID, resulting in over 10 million illicit vapes being seized.
Australian Youth Vaping Rates Decline After Stricter Regulations
New data reveals a decrease in vaping rates among Australian children aged 14-17, from 17.5% in early 2023 to 14.6% in April 2024, following stricter regulations implemented in July 2024 that restricted sales to pharmacies and required ID, resulting in over 10 million illicit vapes being seized.
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Netherlands Vaping Ban Ineffective: Youth Vaping Remains High
Despite a ban on flavored vapes in the Netherlands since early 2024, 9% of 18-25 year olds vaped in 2024, while 23.7% smoked; teenagers access vapes illegally through older friends, social media, and some shops; doctors are pursuing legal action against Snapchat for failing to protect children from ...
Netherlands Vaping Ban Ineffective: Youth Vaping Remains High
Despite a ban on flavored vapes in the Netherlands since early 2024, 9% of 18-25 year olds vaped in 2024, while 23.7% smoked; teenagers access vapes illegally through older friends, social media, and some shops; doctors are pursuing legal action against Snapchat for failing to protect children from ...
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Netherlands Warns of Highly Addictive Nicotine Sticks
A new report from the Netherlands' RIVM reveals that nicotine sticks, containing no tobacco but high nicotine levels, exceed safe emission limits by 18–25 times, posing significant health risks and regulatory challenges.
Netherlands Warns of Highly Addictive Nicotine Sticks
A new report from the Netherlands' RIVM reveals that nicotine sticks, containing no tobacco but high nicotine levels, exceed safe emission limits by 18–25 times, posing significant health risks and regulatory challenges.
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Russia Debates Total Vaping Ban Amidst Regulatory Efforts
Russia's Minister of Industry and Trade proposed a total ban on vaping, despite a 2023 initiative to regulate the market through digital marking and minimum pricing, which generated 11.2 billion rubles in 2024 taxes, while 9.5% of Russian adults use electronic nicotine delivery systems.
Russia Debates Total Vaping Ban Amidst Regulatory Efforts
Russia's Minister of Industry and Trade proposed a total ban on vaping, despite a 2023 initiative to regulate the market through digital marking and minimum pricing, which generated 11.2 billion rubles in 2024 taxes, while 9.5% of Russian adults use electronic nicotine delivery systems.
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36% Bias Score
Germany Considers Nationwide Smoking Ban Following France's Lead
Germany's SPD and Green parties support a nationwide smoking ban similar to France's new public space restrictions, starting in July 2024, to protect children's health and reduce the substantial healthcare costs (€30 billion annually) associated with smoking. The German Health Minister also wants to...
Germany Considers Nationwide Smoking Ban Following France's Lead
Germany's SPD and Green parties support a nationwide smoking ban similar to France's new public space restrictions, starting in July 2024, to protect children's health and reduce the substantial healthcare costs (€30 billion annually) associated with smoking. The German Health Minister also wants to...
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England Bans Single-Use Vapes to Tackle Environmental and Health Concerns
England bans single-use vapes from June 1st, 2025, imposing fines on retailers for violations, aiming to reduce environmental damage from approximately five million discarded vapes weekly and tackle youth vaping rates; a new vaping duty starts October 1st, 2026.
England Bans Single-Use Vapes to Tackle Environmental and Health Concerns
England bans single-use vapes from June 1st, 2025, imposing fines on retailers for violations, aiming to reduce environmental damage from approximately five million discarded vapes weekly and tackle youth vaping rates; a new vaping duty starts October 1st, 2026.
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Record Seizure of 80,000 Illegal Vapes in Netherlands
The Dutch NVWA seized 80,000 illegal vapes near Schiphol Airport on July 27, 2024, the largest such seizure ever, weighing 3600 kg and worth potentially hundreds of thousands of euros; the vapes, containing banned sweet flavors, were produced in China and intended for Dutch consumers.
Record Seizure of 80,000 Illegal Vapes in Netherlands
The Dutch NVWA seized 80,000 illegal vapes near Schiphol Airport on July 27, 2024, the largest such seizure ever, weighing 3600 kg and worth potentially hundreds of thousands of euros; the vapes, containing banned sweet flavors, were produced in China and intended for Dutch consumers.
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Dutch Foundation Demands Snapchat Action Against Illegal Vape Sales
The Dutch Foundation for Youth Smoke Prevention, along with several health organizations, is demanding that Snapchat take stronger action against the illegal sale of vapes on its platform, threatening legal action if changes aren't implemented within 14 days. They cite the platform's ease of access ...
Dutch Foundation Demands Snapchat Action Against Illegal Vape Sales
The Dutch Foundation for Youth Smoke Prevention, along with several health organizations, is demanding that Snapchat take stronger action against the illegal sale of vapes on its platform, threatening legal action if changes aren't implemented within 14 days. They cite the platform's ease of access ...
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Nicotine Sticks in the Netherlands Exceed Safe Nicotine Levels, Sparking Regulatory Concerns
A new report by the Dutch RIVM reveals that nicotine sticks, a tobacco-free product containing cellulose or tea leaves, exceed safe nicotine emission levels by 18 to 25 times, posing health risks and highlighting the need for updated legislation.
Nicotine Sticks in the Netherlands Exceed Safe Nicotine Levels, Sparking Regulatory Concerns
A new report by the Dutch RIVM reveals that nicotine sticks, a tobacco-free product containing cellulose or tea leaves, exceed safe nicotine emission levels by 18 to 25 times, posing health risks and highlighting the need for updated legislation.
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48% Bias Score
UK Vape Ban Risks Increased Smoking Rates
The UK's ban on disposable vapes, starting July 1, 2025, could cause 90,000–200,000 people to resume smoking, reversing progress toward a smoke-free nation by 2030, despite penalties of £200 fines or two years' imprisonment for offenders.
UK Vape Ban Risks Increased Smoking Rates
The UK's ban on disposable vapes, starting July 1, 2025, could cause 90,000–200,000 people to resume smoking, reversing progress toward a smoke-free nation by 2030, despite penalties of £200 fines or two years' imprisonment for offenders.
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52% Bias Score
UK's Vape Ban: Concerns over Effectiveness Despite Environmental Benefits
The UK bans single-use vapes from October 2024 to curb youth vaping (a quarter of 11-15 year olds have tried vaping) and reduce waste (almost 5 million disposed weekly in 2023), but concerns exist that similar reusable vapes will negate the impact.
UK's Vape Ban: Concerns over Effectiveness Despite Environmental Benefits
The UK bans single-use vapes from October 2024 to curb youth vaping (a quarter of 11-15 year olds have tried vaping) and reduce waste (almost 5 million disposed weekly in 2023), but concerns exist that similar reusable vapes will negate the impact.
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52% Bias Score
Catalonia's Smoking Rate Drops, but E-cigarette Use Among Teens Rises
A new study reveals that smoking rates in Catalonia have decreased by eight percentage points since 2010, reaching 21.4% in 2024, while e-cigarette use among adolescents has sharply increased, causing concern among health authorities who are launching a new campaign to tackle this issue and reach a ...
Catalonia's Smoking Rate Drops, but E-cigarette Use Among Teens Rises
A new study reveals that smoking rates in Catalonia have decreased by eight percentage points since 2010, reaching 21.4% in 2024, while e-cigarette use among adolescents has sharply increased, causing concern among health authorities who are launching a new campaign to tackle this issue and reach a ...
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32% Bias Score
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