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'Every week a young person needs help quitting': GP supports over-the-counter vapes

Patients started using flavoured vapes in high school.

The Canberra Times

World-first laws curtailing vape sales pass parliament

Vapes will only be able to be sold over the counter at pharmacies under world-leading reforms passed by federal parliament.

AAP

Australians will soon only be able to buy vapes from pharmacies. Should New Zealand follow suit?

Australia will become the first country to restrict vape sales to pharmacies from next week. This new policy represents a very different approach to the path Aotearoa New Zealand is taking, and includes some important steps.

The Conversation

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FDA authorized the sale of menthol-flavored e-cigarettes – a health policy expert explains how the benefits may outweigh the risks

On June 21, 2024, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized the marketing of the first electronic cigarette products in flavors other than tobacco in the U.S. Of the four new authorized products, two are sealed, prefilled pods with menthol flavored nicotine liquid that can be used in certain types…

The Conversation

Pharmacists say they were not consulted on ‘rushed’ Labor-Greens vape deal

Federal health minister counters that Pharmacy Guild did not make submission to regulation inquiry and selling vapes still a decision for individual stores

The Guardian - AU

Vape ban contested as smokescreen rises over costs

Access to vapes will be made harder under new laws but the banning of e-cigarettes is being criticised as counterintuitive for promoting a black market.

AAP

Labor says ‘no mandated sanction’ after senator crosses floor – as it happened

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FDA Belatedly and Arbitrarily Approves Menthol Vapes

The agency's inscrutable approach to harm-reducing nicotine products sacrifices consumer choice and public health on the altar of youth protection.

Reason

With the Liberals non-committal on vaping, Labor has been driven into the arms of ‘anti-prohibition’ Greens

July deadline means ALP eager to reach agreement, despite some advocates warning against watering down the crackdown

The Guardian - AU

No more recreational vaping for Australians. From October, vapes will be sold over the counter at pharmacies

The Australian Senate is set to pass a bill that will see the end of all vape sales – regardless of nicotine content – from general retailers. From July 1, non-nicotine vapes will no longer be permitted for sale outside of pharmacies.

The Conversation

Morning Mail: Nationals accused of serving tobacco lobby on vaping; supermarkets face massive fines; 1,300 die in hajj heat

Junior Coalition partner prioritising ‘tax grab’ over health, AMA says; Labor to push through changes to grocery code of conduct

The Guardian - AU

Alarm as steep rise in youth vaping overtakes smoking

Vaping has increased twofold among young people aged 15 to 29 in the past year despite national reforms to crack down on usage.

AAP

Videos helping youth go vape-free for health, Country

A series of animations, co-designed with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people, are helping to reduce the rate of vaping among Indigenous youth.

AAP

The Vaping Industry At A Crossroads, AIRSCREAM Calls For Sustainable Practices And Ethical Standards

AIRSCREAM, an international vape brand and the first and only to officially receive approval from the Egyptian government for the trade of vapes legally, is taking a pioneering stance on the health risks associated with illicit e-cigarettes. By prioritising sustainability, product excellence, and harm reduction, AIRSCREAM is committed to providing…

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FDA OKs first menthol e-cigarettes, citing potential to help adult smokers

The Food and Drug Administration has authorized the first menthol-flavored electronic cigarettes for adult smokers

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FDA Authorizes First Menthol E-Cigarettes For Adult Smokers

FDA authorizes first menthol e-cigarettes for adult smokers, sparking debate on harm reduction and youth appeal in vaping industry.

The Independent UK

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The Independent UK

Users are opting for vapes at the top end of the legal nicotine limit

People were asked about whether or not their e-cigarettes contain nicotine and the strength

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The Independent UK

Stronger vapes rising in popularity – study

There has been a significant rise in the number of vapers using high-strength e-cigarettes, researchers found.

Bangkok Post

Mum posts videos of toddler vaping, drinking kratom

A toddler who was reportedly using e-cigarettes and drinking kratom juice has been taken into protective custody by authorities in Saraburi.

Reason

The Deadly Tobacco Drug War Down Under

Australia’s Prohibition-style attempts to abolish nicotine use have predictably led to a new drug war being fought over a legal substance.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Exploring the Variety of CBD Vape Juice

CBD vape juice, also known as CBD e-liquid or vape oil, is becoming increasingly popular among those seeking the therapeutic benefits of cannabidiol through inhalation. With its rapid absorption rate, vaping CBD can provide quick relief for various ...

Fortune

'You're failing!': The federal government is having a reckoning over youth vaping, as senators tear into FDA and DOJ

Twice as many high school and middle school students are using e-cigarettes as adults, Senator Dick Durbin said during a contentious hearing.

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Congressional Hearing On Rise Of Illegal E-Cigarettes

Senate Judiciary Committee to discuss surge of illegal e-cigarettes in the US, focusing on regulatory challenges and underage vaping concerns.

The Independent UK

Senate hearing to spotlight illegal vaping companies that have dodged regulators

Senate lawmakers are set to question top federal officials about the rise of illegal electronic cigarettes in the U.S., a multibillion-dollar business that has flourished in recent years

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