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FIVAPE's Media Roundup on Vaping in France and Around the World: July 2026
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July 31, 2026 | RESPADD
In its quarterly newsletter, RESPADD has published (in English) an article by Karl Erik Lund and Tord Finne Vedøy that uses public health data to show how the rise of snus in Norway has led to a sharp decline in cigarette smoking without an increase in total tobacco consumption, providing a concrete example of the potential of harm reduction in tobacco control policies.
The RESPADD letter: https://www.respadd.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Lettre-du-Respadd-52-BAT2.pdf
As a reminder, under pressure and slander from anti-tobacco groups, Karl Erik Lund was ousted at the last minute from the presidency of the international scientific symposium on e-cigarettes organized by the National Cancer Institute (INCa) on December 5 and 6, 2022, in Paris.
The INCa conference controversy: https://addictions-france.org/datafolder/uploads/2022/12/Decryptages-N-53-Industrie-et-Sante.pdf
07/29/26 | VAPING POST
The EU’s new consultation has sparked outrage among consumer groups. Following discussions with the Directorate-General for Health, they have filed a complaint with the European Ombudsman. For its part, the tobacco industry is adding fuel to the fire by adopting practices that sow confusion and aim to discredit RDR advocates. A very well-researched article—a must-read!
TPD: The Story of a Biased Public Consultation at the Center of an Intense Lobbying Battle
July 29, 2026 | EUROPEAN COMMISSION
Important: New European TPD/TAD Consultation. As part of the revision of the European TPD (Tobacco Products Directive) and TAD (Tobacco Advertising Directive) directives, the European Commission has launched a new public consultation. It is open to everyone—companies, employees, associations, and individuals—and serves as the official channel for the industry to voice its position ahead of the legislative proposal expected in late 2026. Response deadline: August 14, 2026.
July 28, 2026 | FRANCE 3
A Sad Anniversary: Advertising for e-cigarettes has been banned for 10 years. Despite this ban, e-cigarettes remain the most popular smoking cessation aid today. Why?
07/28/26 | LINKEDIN
Fun Fact: The first appearance of the e-cigarette on TV. This legendary clip dates back to late 2007/early 2008—almost 20 years ago! Everyone on set was stunned. Actor Clovis Cornillac is known for having quit smoking thanks to vaping. He used to smoke up to 3 or 4 packs of cigarettes a day during particularly stressful film shoots.
July 28, 2026 | THE CONVERSATION
In Europe, France is now among the ten or so countries—primarily in Northern Europe—where daily smoking among 16-year-olds is below 5 percent. It has thus met, ahead of schedule, the government’s goal of a first smoke-free generation by 2032 (fewer than 5 percent of daily smokers in adulthood).
NOTE: While the author does note that a tobacco-free generation is already a reality in France, he “omits” from the list of explanatory factors the major impact of vaping, despite it being extensively documented by the OFDT, INSERM, and other scientific studies.
Alcohol, tobacco, cannabis: Have young people really turned away from drugs?
July 28, 2026 | VAPING POST
In a 360-degree shift in the United Kingdom’s public health policy, new Prime Minister Andy Burnham wants to lower taxes on pubs. To fund this measure, he is considering raising taxes on vape shops that “do not contribute positively to local communities”…
For the British Prime Minister, the solution is alcohol
July 25, 2026 | VAPING POST
Weekend reading… A look back at May 31, 2026, the WHO’s World No Tobacco Day (WNTD), which, as usual, turned into a trial against vaping. CNCT, the League Against Cancer, DNF, Contre Feu, and PPL No. 2726 on plain packaging for e-cigarettes—introduced without an impact assessment: the usual anti-vaping litany proved particularly “innovative” this time. The industry stood its ground. Op-ed by Jean MOIROUD, president of FIVAPE.
The dogs bark, but the caravan moves on
July 25, 2026 | VAPING POST
The French Vaping Industry Association (FIVAPE) has joined the French Trade Council (CdCF), an employers' organization that brings together some 30 trade federations and holds seats on both Medef and EuroCommerce.
France: FIVAPE Joins the French Trade Council
July 24, 2026 | THE ECONOMIC JOURNAL
The tobacco industry’s infiltration and influence-peddling in an attempt to gain a foothold in the vaping market, which is primarily controlled by independent businesses. The journalist simply forgot to mention the support from certain anti-smoking organizations that are calling for the same regulations as Big Tobacco: taxes, flavor restrictions, and so on…
From Paris to Brussels: The Tobacco Industry’s Push to Shape the Future of Vaping
July 23, 2026 | VAPING POST
In 2022, 30% of Americans believe that vaping is more harmful than smoking. That figure was only 2.8% in 2012. This negative and erroneous perception has therefore increased tenfold. The same trend is also observed in the United Kingdom and France. According to FIVAPE’s annual survey, 3 out of 4 people are unaware of the reduced risks associated with vaping compared to smoking. ANSES has denounced this misinformation and called on public authorities to correct it. The “vape bashing” by anti-tobacco organizations—some of which are funded by the government—certainly contributes to reinforcing this negative perception of vaping and discourages many smokers from trying to quit smoking with the help of vaping. The biggest beneficiary of this massive disinformation campaign against vaping (cigarettes’ public enemy No. 1) is the tobacco industry.
U.S.: The Dramatic Decline in Vaping's Image Among the General Public
July 23, 2026 | VAPING POST
What is the current status of the TPD revision? How is the TED issue progressing? An update on the progress of future regulations and taxes on vaping products in the European Union.
Europe: An Update on the Revision of the TPD and the Taxation of E-Liquids Under the TED
July 23, 2026 | VAPING POST
A very comprehensive article that traces the history of vaping and its marketing, and asks the right questions.
From Hon Lik to JNR: The Delicate Issue of Vaping Marketing
July 23, 2026 | BIG DATA
Vaping professionals are taking the initiative to establish a common framework for online age verification. The independent sector, represented by FIVAPE, is guiding its members toward a new standard with shared rules that are clear and enforceable by specialty retailers. This framework aims to better protect minors without restricting the regulated access provided for adult smokers.
July 22, 2026 | NATIONAL ASSEMBLY
The Joint Committee repealed Article 7 bis B, which had prohibited vending machines for vaping products.
July 20, 2026 | FRANCE INFO
PTC Alert. Since the ban on e-cigarettes—which was implemented without an impact assessment or consultation with industry professionals—the black market has exploded, creating a surge in demand for these synthetic drugs hidden inside e-cigarettes.
July 17, 2026 | THE GUARDIAN
An analysis conducted by Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) revealed that public perception of vaping has plummeted over the past decade, to the point that some people have even tried to quit vaping by switching to cigarettes.
Experts Find That the Majority of UK Smokers Wrongly Believe Vaping Is as Harmful as Cigarettes
July 17, 2026 | VAPING POST
Following the passage of the Tobacco and Vapes Act and its generational ban on tobacco sales, the British government is launching a public consultation to address the marketing of vaping products. As a reminder, the smoking rate in the United Kingdom has fallen below 10%, compared with 25% in France.
United Kingdom: E-cigarette Marketing Under Scrutiny by Authorities
July 16, 2026 | CLEARING THE AIR
Age verification on e-commerce sites: France’s vaping industry is making a name for itself internationally: “In a channel that accounts for nearly 30% of the market, specialized websites are demonstrating that it is possible to reliably verify that buyers are of legal age, thanks to identity verification technologies tailored to e-commerce,” stated FIVAPE.
July 15, 2026 | LCI
Gasoline, tobacco, gambling… With tax revenues on the decline, economic columnist François Langlet has pointed out that attempts to tax vaping have failed in the face of opposition from the industry.
July 15, 2026 | LES ÉCHOS
A sharp decline in tobacco tax revenue, from 15 billion in 2020 to “just over” 12 billion (excluding VAT), according to the 2026 projections.
Tobacco: Sales Plummet, Tax Revenue Follows Suit
July 14, 2026 | INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MEDICINE
The International Journal of Medicine echoed FIVAPE’s press release from last week: The vaping industry is committed to better verifying customers’ ages… This is a way for the trade association to put a stop to proposals to ban the online sale of vaping products, which have been put forward in the name of protecting minors.
07/26/09 | VAPING POST
In just a few years, New Zealand has seen its decline in smoking rates increase fivefold. According to these two former WHO directors, vaping is the reason.
New Zealand: The Adoption of Vaping May Have Led to a Decline in Smoking
07/26/06 | VAPING POST
As the first country in the world to ban the sale of tobacco to future generations, the Maldives has just made cigarettes half as expensive for everyone else. Here’s why…
Maldives: After the age-based ban, the country… cuts cigarette taxes in half
July 6, 2026 | TOP SANTÉ
In the United Kingdom, more than one in two smokers has misconceptions about vaping. As a direct result, many smokers never try e-cigarettes to quit, while others give up on them and return to traditional cigarettes. Two out of three smokers will die from a tobacco-related disease if they don’t quit. How did this country, long held up as a model for vaping, end up in this situation?
07/26/06 | VAPING POST
The YouTube history channel Nota Bene has joined the list of influencers who received a check from the CONTRE FEU association to criticize vaping.
History of Vaping: Please note that Nota Bene was wrong
July 6, 2026 | LE FIGARO
According to the latest data from the OFDT, smoking among young people has plummeted over the past 10 years: only 0.9% of middle school students (born after 2024) now smoke daily. The “smoke-free generation” is therefore already a reality. However, the national health insurance system might consider stopping funding for organizations that openly oppose vaping—the number one smoking cessation aid used by nearly 5 million French people—even though there are still 13 million smokers.
07/26/03 | VAPING POST
LOGISTA sells grinders, THC cleaners, CBD joints on lollipop displays, and more on its retail website. And LOGISTA wants to lecture the vape market! The main point of this white paper, “Take Back Control”? Stop raising taxes on cigarettes—but start taxing vaping instead! It’s crystal clear. LOGISTA is a subsidiary of the tobacco industry.
France: Taxation of e-liquids, licensing, product approval… Logista’s recommendations
July 3, 2026 | LCI
Over the past 10 years, e-cigarettes have helped at least 3 million French people quit smoking. There’s no doubt that vaping is the tobacco industry’s number one enemy. Is the CONTRE FEU association aware of this?
07/26/03 | YouTube
YouTuber Benjamin Brillaud (NOTA BENE) is rewriting history. The 4-minute introduction to this video—which isn’t about vaping—is off the charts. It’s a partnership with the CONTRE FEU association.
July 2, 2026 | FRANCE INFO
Tobacco shops mainly sell cigarettes, which kill 68,000 French people every year. But that is not—or is no longer—the focus of Contre Feu, which is once again targeting vaping—a practice that has not killed anyone to date and has, in fact, helped at least 3 million French people quit smoking entirely.