Anti-smoking advocates concerned about new nicotine pouches

Thousands of vapes, nicotine pouches seized in Penrith • The Western Weekender

The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has seized more than 5,000 vapes, 7,000 nicotine pouches and other products across two locations in Penrith. The seized goods have an estimated street value of more than $360,000. Other items seized include over 2,000 units of alleged illicit sildenafil, a prescription only medication used for erectile dysfunction. The TGA alleges that these products were unlawfully possessed or supplied in contraventio…

Letter to the editor: Nicotine flavor ban threatens business and public health

Recent moves to ban flavored tobacco products in Colorado, and specifically in Summit County, will do more harm than good—both economically and from a public health standpoint. A Yale School of Public Health study found that flavor bans may actually drive young people toward smoking traditional cigarettes—the deadliest form of nicotine consumption. Meanwhile, the CDC’s National Youth Tobacco Survey shows youth nicotine pouch use is under 2%, and…

South Australia introduces strict illegal tobacco, vape laws

South Australia is introducing a set of tough new laws to crack down on illegal tobacco and vapes.

SA's strict new laws to combat illegal tobacco and vape trade

South Australia is introducing a set of tough new laws that will impose the highest fines in the nation for illegal tobacco and vape products.The legislation, currently under debate in state parliament, aims to crack down on the illicit trade and empower law enforcement with enhanced powers."This is an important step forward to create a hostile environment to make it more difficult for people to open up shops to sell these products and see SA as…

Anti-smoking advocates concerned about new nicotine pouches

Anti-smoking advocates are concerned progress towards reducing the number of young people vaping could be swamped by something they say is even worse.

Council wants a crackdown on the proliferation of 'illegal' cigarette and vape stores

TRC urges federal action against illegal vape and cigarette stores threatening health and local revenues.