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A petition (ECI) launched to exclude e-cigs from tobacco product category

Some time ago, a European citizen initiative (ECI) with the goal of excluding e-cigs from tobacco product regulations was developed and launched. The initiative has been opened up to the public via Vapingisnottobacco.eu, a dedicated platform where you can sign. The objective: 1 million signatures. This is the minimum requirement for any action to be taken at the EU level. […]En savoir plus

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The unexpected pro-vaping side of Brexit

Across Great Britain, the word “Brexit” is on every lip. The UK’s exit from the European Union brings a wave of political, economic, and public health transitions. The UK is emancipating itself from a range of mandatory EU measures, including the framework around vaping. While e-cigarettes are often lumped together with traditional cigarettes, the British want […]En savoir plus

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AIDUCE opposes the EU Commission’s anti-vaping policy

The EU Commission’s recent public inquiry into vaping has provoked the ire of AIDUCE. The Independent Association for Electronic Cigarette Users is against the imposition of new taxes on electronic cigarettes. This EU’s supposed interest in public health belies their protection of commercial interests. AIDUCE, an association of French and Belgian consumers, wants to defend […]En savoir plus