Author: James Anderson
With over a decade of dedicated experience in the e-cigarette industry, James Anderson is a seasoned expert in both the production and usage of vaping products. His extensive background encompasses all facets of e-cigarette manufacturing, providing him with deep insights into the intricacies of the vaping world.
With smoking rates still high across England, new research suggests switching half of adult smokers to vaping could significantly reduce healthcare costs and save the NHS over £500 million annually. But concerns remain about vaping’s long-term health impact and rising youth use. High Smoking Rates Burden NHS Resources According to recent data, 13.6% of adults in England currently smoke cigarettes. Rates range from 12.2% in the Southeast up to 15% in the North East and Yorkshire. Smoking leads to over 120,000 deaths annually and increases the risk of major diseases like cancer, heart disease, and stroke. This burdens NHS resources…
Effective October 31, 2022, the Canadian province of Quebec will ban the sale of flavored vaping products in an effort to curb youth vaping rates. The provincial Health Ministry announced new regulations on Wednesday that will prohibit flavored vaping liquids and oils, limit nicotine content, and require packaging/labeling changes. Health Minister Christian Dubé stated the regulations aim to “protect young people” from the “harmful and worrying effects of vaping” that Quebec views as a growing public health issue. The rules come following pressure from health advocates like the Canadian Cancer Society. Health Advocates Applaud Move to Restrict E-Cigarette Flavors Health…
E-cigarette manufacturer Juul Labs is looking to raise approximately $1 billion through a new fundraising effort, according to a recent report from Bloomberg News. The fundraising campaign comes as Juul continues to deal with multiple lawsuits related to its marketing of vaping products while also facing financial strains. Vaping Company Hopes New Financing Will Provide Stability Juul is working with investment bank Jefferies Financial Group to secure the new $1 billion in financing, Bloomberg reported. The funds would provide some much-needed stability for the struggling vaping business, which has seen revenues drop to around $800 million in 2022 amid legal…
Quebec has adopted regulations banning flavored vaping products, except tobacco flavor, starting October 30, 2023. Imperial Tobacco Canada (ITCAN) reiterates opposition, arguing the government is acting emotionally without considering vaping’s harm reduction potential. “These regulations will do nothing to change youth consumption. We agree too many young people are vaping but flavor restrictions won’t solve this,” said Eric Gagnon, VP of ITCAN. “Youth already obtain vaping products illegally and will continue to via the black market, where there are no safety standards.” Instead, ITCAN recommends: Severe penalties for supplying vapes to minors Education to discourage adults from supplying to minors…
Councils throughout England and Wales are urging the government to prohibit the sale of single-use disposable e-cigarettes by 2024. Officials cite both the sustainability impact and role of disposables in the youth vaping epidemic as reasons for a swift ban. With impending EU and French disposable bans expected to flood the UK market, local authorities argue quick action is essential to curb mounting public health and environmental threats. But vaping advocates warn banning disposables could perversely increase dangerous illicit products. Councils Flag Disposable Vapes as Unsustainable A council association representing local governments reports 1.3 million disposable vapes are tossed weekly…
A recent study linking vaping to liver disease has been retracted due to concerns over its methodology and statistical analysis. This adds to a growing body of evidence that many influential vaping studies contain fatal flaws, yet pass peer review undetected. Retracted Study on Vaping and Liver Disease The retracted cross-sectional study claimed even infrequent vaping increased liver disease odds. But its retrospective design could not reliably determine causation. The authors failed to address methodology concerns raised by the journal’s editor. This follows earlier retractions of flawed studies inaccurately portraying vaping risks. Despite poor quality, these papers get published in…
Teen vaping remains pervasive despite bans on flavored e-cigarettes and proposals to prohibit public vaping. While youth cigarette use has declined, vaping rates are still troubling. Between 2016-2018, high school vaping in Illinois rose 45%. In 2022, over 10% of teens still vaped regularly nationwide. To curb youth access, regulators must prioritize effective enforcement. Flawed Enforcement Allows Teen Vaping to Persist Many vaping products teens use most are technically illegal, yet remain widely available. Despite FDA warnings and fines, illegal vapes still flood the market. One study found FDA letters failed to target brands popular among youth. When lawmakers questioned…
A concerning loophole has emerged regarding New Zealand’s new vaping regulations intended to protect youth. While the law bans specialist vape retailers (SVRs) from operating within 300 meters of schools and marae, general retailers like dairies and supermarkets face no such restrictions. This exemption threatens to undermine the goal of limiting vape access for students. Vaping Law Designed to Curb Youth Use In June 2022, New Zealand announced tighter vaping policies to address the growing epidemic of underage vaping. This included prohibiting new SVRs from opening within 300m of school and marae boundaries. Officials stated the aim was preventing further…
The UK’s smoking rate could see a dramatic decline within the next five to 10 years, with the potential to halve the number of smokers, thanks to increased support and the prescribing of vapes, according to a groundbreaking report. Alongside this, efforts to make healthy foods more affordable, a sugar and salt reformulation tax, and a mandatory calorie reduction target for the food industry could prevent four million people from becoming obese. The report, led by public services expert Lord Filkin in collaboration with other experts and the King’s Fund think tank, highlights the significant cost of poor health to…
A new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reveals over 10% of young adults aged 18-24 are vaping regularly, raising concerns over nicotine exposure. With brains still developing until around age 25, the high rate of e-cigarette use among this demographic poses potential risks. Key Statistics on Youth Vaping Over 11% of young adults aged 18-24 are using e-cigarettes regularly. Just 4.5% of all US adults use vapes, showing much higher rates in the 18-24 demographic. Many young adults use both cigarettes and vapes interchangeably. E-cigarette use is more prevalent among white youth compared to Black, Latino,…