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FDA cracks down on companies that sell unauthorized vapes to kids: ‘We will hold anyone accountable’

August 23, 2023

FDA cracks down on companies that sell unauthorized vapes to kids: ‘We will hold anyone accountable’

The FDA has sent warning letters to 15 companies for selling “unauthorized e-cigarette products" — otherwise known as vapes — disguised with kid-enticing designs, according to a press release.

Biden's latest fun-killing move ignores real health hazard to America's youth

August 3, 2023

Biden's latest fun-killing move ignores real health hazard to America's youth

Return of the anti-smoking brigades.

Biden's FDA clears path for Chinese products to flood US tobacco, nicotine market

June 10, 2023

Biden's FDA clears path for Chinese products to flood US tobacco, nicotine market

The FDA is under fire for allegedly caving to political pressure to ban vapes and e-cigarettes while simultaneously allowing Chinese products to flood the U.S. market.

New Zealand limits vape sales near schools to curb smoking among younger people

June 6, 2023

New Zealand limits vape sales near schools to curb smoking among younger people

New measures of an anti-smoking campaign have been unveiled in New Zealand. Vape sales near schools may be restricted to curb smoking among the youth.

First new 'quit-smoking' drug in 20 years shows promising results in US trial: ‘Hope and excitement’

May 24, 2023

First new 'quit-smoking' drug in 20 years shows promising results in US trial: ‘Hope and excitement’

Achieve Life Sciences, Inc., a Seattle, Washington-based pharmaceutical company, has announced positive results from the Phase 3 trial of a smoking cessation drug called cytisinicline.

China is coming for our kids with these dangerous products

May 18, 2023

China is coming for our kids with these dangerous products

China finds many ways to threaten the homeland. Some ways may seem minor, but they impact our nation’s future all the same.

Minnesota gets $60.5M in Juul, Altria youth vaping settlement

May 17, 2023

Minnesota gets $60.5M in Juul, Altria youth vaping settlement

Democratic Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison on Wednesday announced a $60.5 million settlement with e-cigarette company Juul and tobacco giant Altria.

Portugal may start banning smoking to outdoor areas, limit tobacco sales

May 11, 2023

Portugal may start banning smoking to outdoor areas, limit tobacco sales

Portugal may soon ban outdoor smoking starting Oct. 23 in a move aimed at raising a tobacco-free generation by 2040. Portugal also plans to limit tobacco sales.

MA high court upholds $37M payout for woman who smoked Marlboro lights, got cancer

May 10, 2023

MA high court upholds $37M payout for woman who smoked Marlboro lights, got cancer

Massachusetts' Supreme Judicial Court ruled in favor of Patricia Walsh Greene, who was previously awarded $37 million in her suit against Marlboro parent company Philip Morris.

Australia taking more steps to crack down on smoking, vaping

May 2, 2023

Australia taking more steps to crack down on smoking, vaping

Australia is taking another step to crack down on smoking and vaping in the nation. The tobacco tax will be increased by billions of dollars over the next four years in Australia.