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‘Shocker’: health experts condemn Nationals proposal to relax vaping laws

David Littleproud says retailers should be permitted to sell nicotine e-cigarettes without a prescription to customers 18 and over

The Guardian - AU

How bad is vaping and should it be banned?

Vaping regularly makes headlines, with some campaigning to make e-cigarettes more available to help smokers quit, while others are keen to see vaping products banned, citing dangers, especially for teens.

The Conversation

Nationals propose easing of vaping rules for adults, arguing it is a 'common sense approach'

The Nationals want to ease rules around nicotine vapes in Australia, to provide access to them as a tool to help adults quit smoking, while tightening rules around young people accessing the highly addictive products.

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Tighter import bans on e-cigarettes expected in bid to tackle ‘explosion in illegal vaping’

TGA to deliver recommendations to the government on how to curtail rise in vaping rates, particularly among young people

The Guardian - AU

Shoddy Research Reinforces Anti-Vaping Narrative

Thanks to tendentiously sloppy research, most Americans think vaping is just as dangerous as smoking. That’s not true.

Reason

Pro-tobacco lobbyists circle Australian government’s proposed vaping reforms

As the TGA considers at least 4,000 submissions, tobacco companies appear to be heightening lobbying efforts

The Guardian - AU

Teen vaping becoming an ‘epidemic’ across UK

A leading UK doctor has warned the use of vapes and e-cigarettes by teenagers is a “new epidemic”.

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UK health expert raises alarm at vaping ‘epidemic’ among teenagers

Leading respiratory doctor fears generation could end up with long-term addictions and lung damage

The Guardian - UK

‘Beside himself with craving’: the teenagers hooked on vaping

One mother says son loved mountain biking but a year later ‘he’s not interested – he runs out of breath’

The Guardian - UK

Illegal tobacco and cigarettes seized during undercover operation in Newcastle

Around 50 purchases of illegal goods were made by the Illicit Trade Prevention Team

Chronicle Live

School students vaping has become statewide issue, says Queensland Teachers' Union

A teachers' union says a TikTok video of Queensland children vaping at school exemplifies an issue that needs addressing well beyond the school gate.

ABC News

Putting vapes in plain packaging 'reduces their appeal to children'

Researchers said removing bright colours, pictures and fancy lettering made youngsters less likely to be attracted to vaping

Wales Online

Removing colourful packaging ‘reduces appeal of vaping for teenagers’

New study finds standardised vape packaging associated with decrease in interest for children

Evening Standard

Putting vapes in plain packaging ‘reduces their appeal to children’

Research has shown that the proportion of children vaping is on the rise, with many being influenced by social media sites including TikTok.

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E-cigarettes sold in the playground, as Queensland inquiry looks at how kids get vapes. This is what the law says about vaping

Kids are selling e-cigarettes to their peers for profit, according to a Gold Coast principal, and some schools now lock their bathrooms to stop vaping in class time. This is what the law says about e-cigarettes.

Daily Mirror

Seven health risks from vaping to watch out for - including popcorn lung disease

The much-touted 'safer' alternative to traditional smoking is said to have its fair share of 'hidden dangers' - including lung disease and a potential increased risk of cancer

Insider UK

More expansion plans for vaping store chain VPZ as it calls for tighter regulation of the market

Edinburgh chain to open stores in sites across UK

AAP

New laws target illicit tobacco and vapes sold to kids

Laws creating a new tobacco licensing scheme, expansion of smoke free areas and greater clarity on how rules apply to vaping have been flagged for Queensland.

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Queensland government to launch parliamentary inquiry into vaping, with focus on children and teenagers

Annastacia Palaszczuk says Queensland's efforts to reduce smoking rates are being undone by a rapid rise in vaping — including in schools.

The Guardian - AU

Queensland to hold inquiry into health risks of e-cigarettes amid concerns some contain toxic chemicals

More knowledge needed about whether vaping is a ‘stepping stone’ to smoking and to raise awareness of harmful effects among youth, premier says

The New Daily

Queensland panel to look at vaping and recommend legislation

A parliamentary inquiry will look into the health risks of vaping and how many young people are using e-cigarettes

Daily Mirror

Parents blast 'ridiculous' school plan to install CCTV in toilets after vandalism

A Devon school said it has proposed the installation of CCTV cameras in all student toilets to deter vandalism, vaping and fighting, but parents have reacted angrily to the plans

Chicago Sun-Times

Chicagoans must reclaim all public parks

Public parkland was not put here to make money, it was established as part of the grand plan of the city to ensure the health and well-being of the inhabitants.

Chicago Sun-Times

E-cigarette maker Juul to pay $23.8 million settlement to Chicago over suit alleging it marketed and sold to minors

The city plans to use the money to prevent and reduce vaping.

The Independent UK

Juul to pay Chicago $23.8M for underage vaping settlement

E-cigarette company Juul Labs will pay Chicago $23.8 million to settle a lawsuit alleging the company marketed harmful vaping products to underage users, the city announced Friday

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