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DELHI: One of India's leading consumer advocacy groups has slammed the government following the passing of ordinance prohibiting
There are a large number of organizations so opposed to tobacco harm reduction – the substitution of safer nicotine products instead of smoking – that they are desperate to find harm in e-cigarettes. For many, without the harm of combustible cigarettes their careers are threatened. If vaping replaced smoking and did their job of reducing smoking with little or no cost to the taxpayer, they would receive no grants and have nothing to do.![]()
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The Dangers of Misinformation on Vaping
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Earlier this month, news outlets all over the world reported breathlessly on new research which claimed to find that e-cigarette users were 15 percent more likely to have a stroke
“When it comes to politicians’ perceptions of new nicotine products, accurate information appears to make all the difference,” said Tim Phillips, managing director of ECigIntelligence and TobaccoIntelligence. “The MEPs with knowledge of these products generally realise that they carry less risk than smoking – but those lacking knowledge often don't understand that. The implications for policy across Europe are clear.” ![]()
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Knowledge of e-cigarettes is Key to European Parliament Support
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Members of the European Parliament are much more likely to recognise the reduced risk of e-cigarettes and other novel nicotine products if they have s
The E-Cigarette Industry Committee under China Electronic Chamber of Commerce believes that the supervision of #ecigarettes is very necessary and timely. The committee hopes that the new national mandatory standards for ecigarettes can be launched as soon as possible, so as to effectively regulate the production and operation activities of e-cigarettes, solve the product quality and safety risks, and protect the legitimate rights and interests of consumers.#righttovape #right2switch #vaping
China Amends Tobacco Monopoly Law to Include E-Cigarettes - Pandaily
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On the evening of November 26, China amended its tobacco monopoly law to include e-cigarettes, stepping up regulation of the fast-growing vaping industry in the world's largest tobacco market.
“Vaping is not a perfect solution, but it minimises harm. If you have a choice between fresh air and vaping, for God’s sake, choose the fresh air.![]()
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“But if you have a choice between vaping and cigarettes, choose #vaping. Cigarette smoke has over 7000 chemicals and 70 carcinogens that ruin your internal pipes and accelerate cardiovascular disease. Vaping has 95 per cent less of them.” - Dr Kevin Murphy, GP ![]()
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How vaping helped one ‘hideously addicted’ doctor quit smoking
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Vaping nicotine to quit smoking is controversial, but some advocates say GPs have an ethical obligation to prescribe it because smoking is so harmful.
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The Dangers of Misinformation on Vaping https://t.co/5BAiXX1XEy
China issues draft rules requiring e-cigarette firms obtain licences https://t.co/qSoPsw82C2
When it comes to politicians’ perceptions of new nicotine products, accurate information appears to make all the difference #right2switch #righttovape #voice4choice https://t.co/X5syk4JzvE
China Amends Tobacco Monopoly Law to Include E-Cigarettes #righttovape #commit2switch #voices4vape https://t.co/fj2PcO1UbI
@BlogThr: “Without harm, [#TobaccoControl activists] would have no mandate, no grants, no institutional support, nothing to do and no career.” .@Clive_Bates https://t.co/HS7PWvOT0a
