
UK Survey Shows Public Views on Vaping Remain Divided
Despite fear sparked by EVALI in the US and concerns about youth vaping, UK health bodies fully support vaping as a smoking cessation tool and continue urging smokers to switch.
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Despite fear sparked by EVALI in the US and concerns about youth vaping, UK health bodies fully support vaping as a smoking cessation tool and continue urging smokers to switch.

As COVID-19 drove mask shortages and price spikes worldwide, vape supplier ElegoMall said it would give away free masks to help customers and communities fight the outbreak.

India’s 2019 vaping ban has sparked protests after tourists’ devices were seized. The law proposed up to one year in jail and a fine for first offenses, with harsher penalties for repeat violations.

Dental experts in the Philippines say smoking is the main cause of oral cancer and strongly advise smokers to quit. For those unable or unwilling to quit, they recommend switching to non-combustible alternatives.

The UK government is urging vapers to charge e-cigarettes correctly and use only manufacturer-recommended batteries, warning that improper battery use can create serious safety risks.

Massachusetts has sued Juul, alleging the company bought online ads on youth-oriented websites after launching its devices in 2015 as part of marketing that targeted teenagers.

Some European countries and regions, including France, Spain, and Italy, have allowed vape shops to reopen or operate via delivery during the outbreak, while policy debates continue elsewhere.

Health Canada is reviewing an Imperial Tobacco vaping ad campaign to determine whether it violates advertising laws. Officials said inspectors are currently examining the ads and related websites.

Although CDC reports confirmed EVALI was caused by illicit THC e-liquids, more Americans still blame regular vaping products. New data released last December finally linked the outbreak to contaminated THC products.

VPZ, the UK’s largest vape chain, said it would stay open during the pandemic and called on the government to treat vape retailers as essential to prevent smokers from returning to cigarettes.

A study in Pediatrics found that between 2011 and 2018, teen smokers were smoking less often and on fewer days, while vaping use increased. Data came from the National Youth Tobacco Survey.

The UK government was urged to keep vape shops open during the virus outbreak, with officials and advocates arguing they are important for helping former smokers avoid relapse.