Vaping

Tobacco product manufacturer Philip Morris will build a nicotine pouch factory in the U.S., part of its expansion to “smoke-free” products.

A peak pharmacists body has opposed last-minute changes to Australia’s new vaping laws, saying they don’t want to stock or sell them.

The Government is spending about $65 million on the campaign.

A bill, which is expected to pass, on new tobacco and vaping regulations has been introduced to UK Parliament.

The independent government agency also found, for the first time, that young women were as likely as young men to use illicit drugs in 2022/23.

Tobacco usage among women is declining at a faster rate than men, who are now four times more likely to use tobacco than women.

Global vaping popularity has almost tripled since 2015, though the World Health Organisation warns that reforms haven’t kept up.

James was hospitalised for vaping after one night of vaping at the start of his bucks weekend. Doctors later found a hole in his lung.

New measures to restrict the use of recreational vapes will be introduced from 1 January 2024 under a new government timeline.

Queensland’s Parliament has passed new laws that could see strata tenants banned from smoking or vaping outdoors.

The rise in popularity of vaping has led to increased hospitalisations in Queensland since 2020, according to documents obtained by TDA under a right to information request.