More countries in Southeast Asia are considering tobacco harm reduction (THR) as state policy, looking at regulating smoke-free alternatives to cigarettes to address the smoking epidemic following the Philippine Congress’ […]Read More
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Existing laws are inadequate to regulate vapor products in the Philippines and prevent access by the youth, according to top Filipino doctors who pushed for the approval of the more […]Read More
The Vape Bill in the Philippines is needed to protect the Filipino youth from vape products, as existing regulations are not enough to prevent manufacturers and traders from selling these […]Read More
An industry group called for the enactment of the Vape Bill into law, saying this will reduce illicit trade of vapes and cigarette alternatives, boost government revenues and reduce the […]Read More
A Filipino doctor called on the government to consider other options in public health aside from the “quit or die” approach that is largely ineffective in addressing the smoking problem […]Read More
Legislation to regulate vaping in Malaysia is pending parliamentary approval, but will now be delayed because of political instability and election campaigning, says Samsul Kamal Ariffin, President of MOVE (Malaysian […]Read More
Making e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products available as less harmful alternatives to traditional cigarettes for millions of Filipino smokers will enable the government to reduce the smoking rate and manage […]Read More
An Asia-Pacific advocacy group called on Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte to enact the vape bill amid the overwhelming demand from Filipino consumers for a regulatory framework on smoke-free products such […]Read More
The European Parliament has adopted the provision highlighting the role of vaping in helping smokers quit in the landmark report “Strengthening Europe in the fight against cancer”. The Parliament voted […]Read More
A consumer group blamed public health lobby against vaping and aversion to innovation in the market for contributing to the return of smoking in the United States, with cigarette sales […]Read More