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 Tobacco product traceability now mandatory in Europe
Tobacco

Tobacco product traceability now mandatory in Europe

The 2014 anti-tobacco initiative was voted by the European parliament, but there are difficulties enforcing directives among member States. This week, a new measure is rolling out across the EU. The traceability of cigarette packs is a necessary first step to reducing black market cigarettes in Europe. Announced in 2014, the law was only applied to France in November 2018. […]En savoir plus

 A petition (ECI) launched to exclude e-cigs from tobacco product category
Laws & Regulations Trends

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

 Researchers contradict the European Commission’s findings
Laws & Regulations

Researchers contradict the European Commission’s findings

The electronic cigarette hasn’t been getting any favors from the EU’s public authorities, and a recent declaration by the European Commission has further alarmed researchers and vaping professionals. By comparing the e-cigarette to “poison,” European authorities are ignoring much of the scientific evidence that has come to light in recent years. Arūnas Vinčiūnas is the […]En savoir plus

 Europe: Tobacco-related deaths exceed 270 000 in 2015
Tobacco

Europe: Tobacco-related deaths exceed 270 000 in 2015

While tobacco consumption fell in France in 2024, its ravages continue throughout Europe. The figures for tobacco-related deaths in the European Union in 2015 have just been released. These prove that we must now more than ever fight tooth and nail to curb smoking and its associated health hazards. Lung cancer is the type of […]En savoir plus