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NY Carib News
1 month ago
NYC politics

NYC Corporation Counsel Hinds- Radix Sues E- Cigarettes Distributors

Legal action taken against wholesalers for illegal sale of flavored disposable e-cigarettes in NYC.
Lawsuit aims to block sales of youth-friendly-flavored e-cigarettes and impose penalties under state and city laws. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Education

Kids are doing this everywhere': New Zealand wrestles with rise of primary school vaping

Easy access to vaping products for children in New Zealand despite regulations
Rising concerns about youth vaping in New Zealand, especially among primary school children [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
UK news

Tell us if banning disposable vapes will actually stop kids takign up the habit

UK government plans to ban disposable vapes by the end of 2025 and limit reusable vapes to four flavors with plain packaging.
The number of children vaping has tripled in the last three years, with 11 to 15-year-olds making up nine percent of users. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
UK news

Everything we know about the ban on disposable vapes

Disposable vapes will be banned in Britain to address the increase in youth vaping and protect children's health.
The ban is expected to come into force at the end of 2024 or the start of 2025 and will be implemented using powers already in place under the Environmental Protection Act. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
UK news

Disposable vapes to be banned in Britain to protect children's health

Disposable vapes will be banned in the UK as part of the government's plan to address the increasing number of young people vaping.
The ban will be accompanied by restrictions on flavors, packaging, and product placement, as well as fines for shops selling vapes illegally to children.
New data shows a significant increase in the number of children vaping, prompting the government to take action to protect children's health. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Wellness

A New Wave of Nicotine Products Comes Under Scrutiny

Senator Chuck Schumer is calling for a crackdown on the nicotine pouch ZYN due to concerns about its popularity among young people.
ZYN accounted for the majority of nationwide sales of nicotine pouches, with 808 million sold in the first three months of 2022 alone. [ more ]
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