Federal agents recently seized about 1.4 million unauthorized e-cigarette products from the Chinese manufacturer of popular brand Elf Bar, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced Thursday. The joint operation at a cargo examination site at Los Angeles International Airport resulted in a seizure of products worth more than … Read more
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday urged governments to treat e-cigarettes similarly to tobacco and ban all flavours, threatening cigarette companies’ bets on smoking alternatives. Some researchers, campaigners and governments see e-cigarettes, or vapes, as a key tool in reducing the death and disease caused by smoking. But the U.N. agency said “urgent measures” … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR: Easy access to child-friendly disposable vapes presents a new challenge when it comes to keeping students away from the habit, says Education deputy director-general (School Operations) Azman Adnan. “Exposure to different types of vapes may capture their interest and tempt them to try vaping, presenting a significant challenge,” he told the media after … Read more
PARIS — The French parliament is considering a ban on single-use, disposable electronic cigarettes that are popular with teenagers for their sweet flavors and are under scrutiny as a new source of trash. The ban, supported Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne and Health Minister Aurelien Rousseau, aims to protect the health of youths and mitigate the … Read more
