A recent study published in Nicotine and Tobacco Research has revealed a steady increase in nicotine pouch use among adults and yout...

The New Nicotine Alliance (NNA), a pioneering educational charity dedicated to tobacco harm reduction, last week marked its 10th anniversary. Over the past decade, the NNA has emerged as a respected and influential advocate for safer nicotine p...

The French parliament on Thursday voted to ban single-use electronic cigarettes, arguing that they are gateways to tobacco addiction for teenagers and harmful to the environment.

British American Tobacco (BAT) on Thursday said its overall revenue dipped 5.2 per cent due to divestments and currency headwinds, but the company's burgeoning New Categories segment, encompassing vapour, heated tobacco, and oral products, emerged...

A team of public health researchers found “very low-certainty evidence” to support a commonly held belief that nicotine vaping is a gateway to cigarette smoking for young people. “One of the substantial concerns from some members of the public ...

A comprehensive review of scientific evidence has found that electronic cigarettes containing nicotine are more effective than traditional nicotine replacement therapies (NRT), like patches and gum, for helping smokers quit. The Cochrane Databa...

New data from Privately SA’s AgeAI solution has revealed that its deployments in UK vape stores prevent on average eight underage customers per store per day from purchasing vapes, highlighting the scale of minors vaping in the UK and the effectiv...

Hong Kong will ban the possession and use of e-cigarette cartridges in public by mid-2026, the city's top health official said on Sunday as the government pushed ahead with its anti-tobacco agenda. Vaping remains common in Hong Kong even though...

Philip Morris International (PMI) has announced its fourth-quarter and full-year results for 2024, reporting a strong performance driven by its smoke-free products. The company delivered a reported diluted EPS of $4.52 (£3.63), or $6.01 before a C...

Philip Morris Limited (PML), the UK and Ireland affiliate of Philip Morris International (PMI), has announced the expansion of its TEREA Pearls capsule range with the launch of two new dual-flavour variants: Riviera Pearl and Provence Pearl. Fe...

With just four months remaining before the UK’s ban on disposable vapes takes effect on June 1, 2025, retailers are being urged to prepare by selling through remaining stock and adapting to new regulations. The upcoming ban mandates that all le...

The recent decision by the US regulator to authorise nicotine pouch brand ZYN has implications for the UK, a top executive of Philip Morris Limited has said. In a landmark decision, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has Read more ...

Tobacco major Altria has placed under review its 2028 goals for selling alternatives to smoking on the US market, saying on Thursday it may not be able to meet them because of competition from disposable vapes. Altria estimated the US e-cigaret...

Dojo, the vaping brand powered by industry leader Vaporesso, made waves at the Total Product Expo 2025, being held at the Las Vegas Convention Center from January 29-31, with the unveiling of its groundbreaking iMate Series and the futuristic PIXE...

Angel, a British brand from Vapes Bars, has introduced the Angel 20K, a reusable and rechargeable vaping device offering up to 20,000 puffs with 2 x 12ml pre-filled pods. Available at a competitive £11.99 RRP, Vapes Bars said retailers can sell...

A recent Canadian study has shed light on the use of nicotine vaping products in smoking cessation, revealing significant implications for both consumers and policymakers. Read more ...

Leading vaping brand Elfbar has launched its DUAL10K prefilled pod kit, further expanding its range of reusable alternatives to single-use vapes. The Elfbar DUAL10K kit delivers two different flavours in one rechargeable high puff count device....

Just over one in 20 adults in England both smoke and vape, according to a new study by UCL researchers. The study, published in the journal Addiction and funded by Can...

VPZ, a leading vaping retailer with over 180 stores, has warned adult vapers that the UK’s Tobacco and Vapes Bill will ban the favourite flavours that helped them quit smoking. Plans being proposed include a restriction on flavours, the introdu...

Memers Vape, established by Shenzhen SKE Technology, the creator of the UK’s best-selling SKE Crystal Bar, has unveiled its latest innovation: the Dr. AIR vape series. SKE said the ‘groundbreaking’ product marks the official entry of the vaping...