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WHO report urges stronger action against global tobacco epidemic
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WHO report urges stronger action against global tobacco epidemic

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The World Health Organization (WHO) today released its report on the Global Tobacco Epidemic 2025 at the World Conference on Tobacco Control in Dublin, warning that action is needed to maintain and accelerate progress in tobacco control as rising industry interference challenges tobacco policies and control efforts.See the Story
Bloomberg's War on Harm Reduction Faces Consumer Backlash at Tobacco ...
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Bloomberg's War on Harm Reduction Faces Consumer Backlash at Tobacco ...

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Dublin, 23 June 2025 – As the World Conference on Tobacco Control (WCTC) opens its doors in Dublin, a light show illuminated the conference centre tonight, visually representing the voices of millions of consumers who remain unheard and unrepresented in global tobacco control discussions. The campaign, “Voices Unheard – Consumers Matter!”, is launched by the World Vapers’ Alliance to challenge the ongoing exclusion of consumer perspectives from …See the Story
Champions League of Harm Reduction: EU Sidelined as Reform Leaders Take the Trophy - World Vapers' Alliance
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Champions League of Harm Reduction: EU Sidelined as Reform Leaders Take the Trophy - World Vapers' Alliance

Brussels, 2 July 2025 – Brussels was transformed into a Champions League arena for tobacco harm reduction as the World Vapers’ Alliance (WVA) hosted a trophy ceremony in front of the European Parliament. Sweden, the Czech Republic, and Greece took centre stage, lifting the “Champions of Change” trophy for their remarkable victories in reducing smoking rates. At the same time, the EU remained stuck on the sidelines, clinging to outdated tactics. …Read Article

Vaping 101: What Beginners Need to Know About Safety, Devices, and Trends

What Is Vaping? Vaping is inhaling and exhaling the aerosol, or vapor, produced by an electronic cigarette or similar device. Unlike traditional cigarettes, which burn tobacco to create smoke, vaping devices heat a liquid—known as e-liquid or vape juice—to generate vapor for inhalation. This process generally delivers nicotine (if present) along with flavorings and other additives without combustion, which scientists have found reduces exposure …SmokingSee the Story

Croatian Government Proposes Harmful E-Liquid Tax and Shuts Down Public Debate - World Vapers' Alliance

Zagreb, 16 June 2025 – The Croatian government has proposed a punitive excise tax of €0.20 per millilitre on e-liquids, a measure that would dramatically increase prices for consumers who use vaping as a safer alternative to smoking. Even more concerning is the extremely short public consultation window—only seven days—severely limiting the ability of consumers, health experts, and advocacy organisations to respond. The World Vapers’ Alliance (W…Taxes · CroatiaRead Article

WVA: EPSCO Should Learn from Sweden, the Czech Republic, and Greece - World Vapers' Alliance

Brussels, 17 June 2025 – The World Vapers’ Alliance (WVA) has issued an open letter to European health ministers ahead of this week’s EPSCO Council meeting, discussing the future of tobacco and nicotine policy. The letter urges decision-makers to prioritise harm reduction and ensure adult smokers have access to safer alternatives such as vaping and nicotine pouches. Countries like Sweden, the Czech Republic, and Greece are leading the way in har…Sweden · SwedenRead Article

EU Turns Vapers into Piggy Banks: Lives at Risk as EU Commission Pushes for Extra Cash Instead of Public Health - World Vapers' Alliance

Brussels, 12 June 2025 – The European Commission’s newly leaked plan to hike taxes on vaping products, nicotine pouches, and heated tobacco is not about protecting public health—it’s a blatant cash grab. The leaked impact assessment, now published by Clearing the Air, exposes a scheme to squeeze extra millions out of adult vapers and users of safer nicotine alternatives, with little regard for the real-world consequences. “The Commission is trea…European Union · BelgiumSee the Story

Tobacco-Free Smoking Sticks Contain "Too Much Nicotine" - DutchNews.nl

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The nicotine content in some tobacco-free smoking products is 18 to 25 times the maximum advisory amount, Dutch health institute...Europe · NetherlandsSee the Story

WHO calls on governments to ban flavors in all nicotine products

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On World No Tobacco Day, the World Health Organization (WHO) today launches a new publication and calls on governments to urgently ban all flavors in tobacco and nicotine products, including cigarettes, pouches, hookahs and e-cigarettes to protect youth from addiction and disease.World Health OrganizationSee the Story

Urgent Warning Issued to Anyone Hoarding Items as Ban Set to Start Tomorrow

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A ban on the sale of disposable vapes comes into force on Sunday, June 1, and people are being warned not to stockpile them as it could be a danger to lifeE-Cigarettes · United KingdomSee the Story

Global Experts Warn WHO's Anti-Harm Reduction Stance Undermines World No Tobacco Day

WASHINGTON, May 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — A panel of global tobacco harm reduction experts convened this week to criticize the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) Secretariat for undermining the goals of World No Tobacco Day. The group expressed frustration over the WHO’s refusal to support harm reduction tools—such as vaping and nicotine pouches—despite growing evidence of their effectiveness in …RegulationSee the Story

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