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factasia.org is an independent, not-for-profit, consumer-oriented organization advocating for the rights of adults who choose to use nicotine.
factasia.org urges rational debate based on scientific evidence, Tobacco Harm Reduction (THR), smoking cessation objectives and the rights of adult consumers.
factasia.org advocates for proportionate and sensible regulation of all nicotine products, including new nicotine delivery products such as e-cigarettes, nicotine pouches, heat not burn and snus throughout the Asia-Pacific region.
factasia.org does not promote smoking or the use of nicotine in any form, opposes all under-age use of cigarettes or any other product containing nicotine, and does not engage in any manufacturing, marketing, distribution or retailing activities.
factasia‘s role is to act as a messenger, facilitating constructive dialogue between scientists and medical experts, legislators, regulators and the general public.
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Vape prohibition enters a new level in Australia with pharmacy-only sales. Just two small problems
1️⃣ @PharmGuildAus is campaigning against selling #vapes
https://www.guild.org.au/news-events/news/forefront/v14n09/4-say-no-to-vapes
2️⃣ Sales from online pharmacies are banned
https://colinmendelsohn.com.au/pharmacy-3/
EU call to ban public vaping could Increase smoking, advocates say
#vaping #ecigarettes, @WHO
US: Youth E-Cigarette use drops to lowest level in a decade
#vaping #ecigarette #USvaping
Australia's vape laws are doomed to fail, says Australia's leading THR advocate
#vaping @ColinMendelsohn #thr
1 week ago
EU Call to Ban Public Vaping Could Increase Smoking, Advocates Say
The European Commission, the executive arm of the European Union, is calling for member states to treat safer nicotine products ...2 weeks ago
Youth E-Cigarette Use Drops to Lowest Level in a Decade
The number of middle and high school students who reported recent e-cigarette use fell from 2.13 million in 2023 to 1.63 million in 2024.2 weeks ago
DOOMED TO FAIL | Colin Mendelsohn explains Australia's new vape regulations — GFN•TV
New legislation in Australia means that vapes can only be bought in pharmacies, with e-liquid only available in three flavours. What are the likely consequences of this, in a country where the black m...3 weeks ago
How to quit smoking: Top 3 efficient strategies from recent studies
A new review of existing studies pinpoints the most effective strategies that can help a person quit smoking. These include a common anti-nicotine drug, a plant-based drug, and nicotine e-cigarettes.3 weeks ago
Flavored e-cigarettes cut smoking rates and toxic exposure in high-risk groups
Access to participant-preferred flavored e-cigarettes significantly reduces smoking rates and exposure to carcinogens among high-risk populations in a recent study.