FIVAPE's media watch on vaping in France and around the world: December 2024
= FIVAPE questioned or quoted.
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12/31/24 | THE CONVERSATION
In Australia, anti-smoking and now anti-vaping policies, like all prohibitions, lead to the creation of a black market that feeds criminal networks.
12/30/24 | VAPING POST
For the specialist press, the data revealed by the 60 M de consommateurs dossier are reassuring, so the alarmist headline is unjustified and could drive smokers away from vape, helping to keep them smoking.
60 Millions de Consommateurs sounds the alarm (again), for nothing
12/30/24 | JAMA
US study. Restricting sales of flavored vaping is associated with a reduction in vaping but an increase in smoking among young adults. The authors question the public health relevance of banning flavors.
Flavored E-Cigarette Sales Restrictions and Young Adult Tobacco Use
12/29/24 | CNEWS
A good 2025 resolution for France's 15 million smokers? Open the door to a specialized vape store! Vapotage is the No. 1 tool for helping people quit smoking.
Tobacco: a sharp rise expected on January 1, 2025 - here are the new prices you need to know about
12/29/24 | PUB MED
The 60 M de consommateurs report warns of the heavy metals that could be found in certain vape devices. The study compares closed systems (= Big Tobacco's sealed cartridges) with open refillable systems.
12/29/24 | VAPING POST
2024 review and 2025 outlook for vape. Opinions of 11 leading experts. PNLT antivape, flavors, taxes, plain packaging...
28/12/24 | 60 MILLIONS DE CONSOMMATEURS
Vapotage feature in 60 M de Consommateurs - January issue. AIDUCE and FIVAPE were interviewed. The anxiety-inducing headline does not reflect this dossier, which asks real questions without being alarmist, and points out all the benefits of vaping.
Vapotage: heavy metals in puffs
20/12/24 | VAPING POST
In the courts, the tobacco industry and anti-smoking associations have built up a body of case law that now exposes the entire vape sector to legal action. FIVAPE has published a guide to best practice to help you protect yourself. Available on request.
France: Illegal advertising for vaping, a disturbing court decision
12/18/24 | FÉDÉRATION ADDICTION
The Fédération Addiction has published a new edition of its "Guide pour sortir de la fumée" (Guide to quitting smoking), largely devoted to vaping. The authors work in the field with smokers, sharing their comprehensive, precise and instructive experience.
The second edition of the "Guide to Quitting Smoking" is now available
18/12/24 | VAPING POST
The 60 Millions de consommateurs survey on nicotine pouches has provoked strong reactions: extravagant analysis results, opacity on the method, involvement/influence of the CNCT...
France: the worrying analysis of nicotine sachets
12/17/24 | TOBACCO INTELLIGENCE
A detailed analysis of CDC data in the USA shows that the rise of vaping has had no "gateway effect". On the contrary, there has been a sharp and historic decline in youth smoking from 16% in 2011 to 2% in 2022.
Study results could keep panic at bay over arrival of HTPs and nic pouches in the US
12/16/24 | COREADD
Expert consensus statement on vape from the Société Francophone de Tabacologie. Pragmatic and objective. A representative and legitimate learned society, the SFT is made up of a large number of doctors and tobaccologists working in the field.
SFT experts' consensus on electronic cigarettes | Les Rendez-vous de la Coreadd
12/12/24 | NEWS WIRE
The abolition of flavors in Quebec is a disaster on every level: public health, vaping among young people, a soaring illicit trade, massive closures of vaping stores and significant losses of revenue for the government.
The abolition of flavors in Quebec is a disaster
12/12/24 | VAPING POST
In 2025, the WHO will once again dedicate World No Tobacco Day to denigrating vaping, and in particular the flavors that are one of the keys to the effectiveness of the No. 1 smoking cessation tool.
WHO unveils theme for next World No Tobacco Day
10/12/24 | VAPING POST
Vape has just escaped the introduction of a tax in France, but the idea continues to make headway via Europe, and with the support of France. FIVAPE remains fully mobilized, as the principle of a tax on the No. 1 smoking cessation tool is unacceptable.
16 European countries push for taxation of e-cigarettes
04/12/24 | M6
As Jean Moiroud reminds us in this M6 news program, vape is a great way to free yourself from cigarettes, and we're even seeing a sharp drop in smoking among young people.
04/12/24 | BFM TV
Tobacco-free regulations should not be used to reinforce confusion with VAPE. This confusion only serves the interests of the tobacco industry by demonizing the N°1 aid tool.
Terraces, bus stops: European states in favour of extending smoke-free areas
03/12/24 | LE PARISIEN
Santé publique France makes the link between the success of vaping and the decline in daily smoking over the past 10 years. Pr A. Flahault's forceful intervention in the face of mistrust on the part of French public authorities.
03/12/24 | VAPING POST
What if, to avoid a Big Tobacco takeover of vape, all we had to do was recognize and protect so-called "open" devices?
Fivape: "Open systems must be sacred to protect the independence of vape".
01/12/24 | WHO
WHO Director-General congratulates Vietnam on banning vaping, the country's first smoking cessation aid. Another victory for the tobacco industry: in Vietnam, 40% of men are smokers.
12/01/24 | TF1
An overpriced fad, on TF1, Jean Moiroud tempers the media panic and reminds us that these products are of no interest to specialist retailers, and that these gadget puffs will soon be banned altogether.
"Smart vape: the connected vaporizer that's causing concern
01/12/24 | TOBACCO-FREE GENERATION
Another victory for the tobacco industry. In Kyrgyzstan, smokers will soon no longer have access to the most effective cessation aid.