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Smaller brands grow amid emerging vape market

E-cigarettes are becoming more and more popular, with almost 1 in 20 adults using some form of e-cigarette, according to Reuters.

Oregon introduces bills to tax cigarettes, e-cigarettes

Oregon may turn to cigarette and e-cigarette taxes in order to save the Medicaid program.

Xuan Wu Subsidiary Reaches Agreement to Develop Nicotine Nanoparticles for Vaping Industry

Xuan Wu International Group Holding Company (OTC PINK: “XNWU”) announced that its controlled subsidiary Nano Vape Corporation (“Nano Vape”) has entered into a product development and license agreement with a related party, NMB Therapeutics, Inc. (“NMB”), a Florida corporation.

POLL: US consumers want government to keep hands off the tech sector and embrace vaping

Consumer polling shows consumers want their freedom to choose to be protected, and favor innovation rather than regulation to solve major issues

Vermont latest state to move forward with hefty tax on vaping products

A bill passed by Vermont's two legislative chambers to impose a 92 percent wholesale tax on vaping products, including liquid-filled cartridges and electronic devices is likely to be signed by the governor.

Director hopes new documentary changes negative perceptions about nicotine

A Milwaukee-based film director hopes to change negative perceptions about nicotine with his second documentary.

Non-combustible cigarettes heat tobacco at lower temperatures

A combustible cigarette and a non-combustible cigarette are different in the way they are made and consumed.

Vaping advocates urging FDA to appeal federal court ruling ordering review of products

Advocates for vaping are urging the Food and Drug Administration to appeal a court ruling ordering the agency to speed up its review of the use of e-cigarettes.

Trade association monitoring court order for FDA to speed up review of vaping products

A trade association is taking a “wait and see” stance following a federal court ruling that orders the Food and Drug Administration to speed up its review of vaping products.

Judge rules in favor of the American Academy of Pediatrics on e-cigarettes

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and its partners won a lawsuit that the Food and Drug Administration cannot delay review of e-cigarettes.

WHO analysis: Only 19.4% of males will smoke by 2025

The percentage of males who smoke tobacco occasionally or daily in the United States, which was estimated at 34.2 in the year 2000, will drop to 19.4 by 2025, according to a report by the World Health Organization (WHO).

SOUTHEAST ASIA TOBACCO CONTROL ALLIANCE: Philippine: Gov’t launches new ad campaign vs smoking

The government, through the Department of Finance (DOF) and the Department of Health (DOH), has unleashed a one-two punch against smoking, and the National Fist is leading the charge.

CAMPAIGN FOR TOBACCO-FREE KIDS: Honors Sarah Ryan of Holbrook, MA, As National Youth Advocate of the Year

Sarah Ryan, 18, of Holbrook, MA, has been named the Barrie Fiske National Youth Advocate of the Year by the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids.

GSK CONSUMER HEALTHCARE: Nicorette and Dale Earnhardt Jr. Launch New Nicorette Coated Ice Mint Lozenges to Help Smokers Succeed on Their Quest to Quit

Former Smoker and Racing Legend Teams Up with America's #1 Smoking Cessation Brand to Offer Taste Test Drives So Smokers Can Put the Brakes on Their Cravings

KUMULUS VAPE: Launches on the Stock Exchange

At 11.30 am this Tuesday, May 28 2019, shares in Kumulus Vape (ISIN: FR0013419876 - symbol: MLVAP) will be listed for the first time on the Euronext Access™ market in Paris (by technical admission). Kumulus Vape is an e-merchant specializing in the sale of electronic cigarettes and related 'vaping' products (equipment, e-liquids and accessories).

SOUTHEAST ASIA TOBACCO CONTROL ALLIANCE: Thailand: Tax-evasion lawsuit to proceed against Philip Morris

PUBLIC Health Minister Piyasakol Sakolsatayadorn assured yesterday that a lawsuit against a leading tobacco firm over tax-evasion charges would continue as normal.

FOUNDATION FOR A SMOKE-FREE WORLD: Global Researchers Mobilize to Improve Quitting Tools as World No Tobacco Day Focuses on Smokers' Lung Health

New health, science, and technology grants will allow 100+ researchers to explore smoking cessation and harm-reduction innovation

CAMPAIGN FOR TOBACCO-FREE KIDS: Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids Honors Kellen Kruk of Lufkin, TX, As Youth Advocate of the Year

Kellen Kruk, of Lufkin, TX, has been named a Youth Advocate of the Year by the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids. Kellen was honored for his leadership in the fight against tobacco last night in Washington, D.C.

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