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The COP10 Scorecard

Dr Derek Yach and Tobacco Harm Reduction.net have released a COP10 Scorecard report, drawing upon recent World Health Organization (WHO) reports to assess progress made by Parties to the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC)

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UKVIA Writes To Sunak

The UKVIA has sent a letter to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to 'express profound dismay and disappointment' that the government has decided to proceed with a ban on disposable vapes

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Exclusionary Tactics Criticised

Global tobacco harm reduction advocates have criticised the WHO’s exclusionary tactics at COP10, the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control conference starting today

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FOI Shows Disposables Ban Folly

389 Freedom of Information requests made by leading online retailer Vape Club and one by the BBC demonstrate the extent to which a ban on disposable vapes is a complete act of folly

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ASH UK’s Coordinated Comment

Action on Smoking and Health has coordinated a series of responses to the Governments proposals to include interested parties

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The Fed and IBVTA Reactions

The Federation of Independent Retailers and the Independent British Vape Trade Association have been providing reaction to the Government’s ban plan

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Dr Sharon Cox Offers Her Perspective

Dr Sharon Cox, an undisputed expert on the benefits of vaping for marginalised communities, spoke about the Government’s vape ban on the BBC World Service

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UKVIA’s Response to the Ban

John Dunne, Director General of the UK Vaping Industry Association (UKVIA) has issued a statement covering its take on the vape ban and other measures

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COP10 is a Threat to Safer Nicotine Products

The EU obscures its position on low-risk alternatives to smoking before the WHO COP10 conference in Panama, starting Monday

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The NNA: Government Misguided

The government’s proposals on single use vapes, flavours and packaging are misguided and will cost lives, says the New Nicotine Alliance consumer charity