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Yesterday, the Food and Drug Administration in the United States announced new rules stating e-cigarettes will now be subject to the same regulations of traditional tobacco products, a move which will change the face of the multibillion dollar industry, with experts expecting to see 99% of the American e-cigarette market cease to exist.According to the FDA guidelines, the majority of brands will have to seek federal permission to continue marketing their products, as well as submitting a...

A new report from the Royal College of Physicians has revealed e-cigarettes are contributing to the declining number of tobacco smokers in the UK.The report also looks into the health implications of vaping, and findings have suggested not only are e-cigarettes “much safer” than traditional tobacco alternatives, the information also affirms that any fears that electronic alternatives were a potential gateway to a tobacco habit were “unfounded”, as the majority of e-cigarette users are...

New research by Kaunas University of Technology in Lithuania has found that second-hand e-cigarette vapour is unlikely to cause health risks to bystanders.Previous research has already confirmed that e-cigarettes are significantly less harmful than traditional tobacco products when consumed first hand, but this latest research, which went into detail on the chemical particles that are exhaled from vaping devices, is the first to examine the effects of “passive” vaping.The team conducted the...

A group of tobacco experts have warned against heavy-handed regulations on e-cigarettes in a new study, which has been published in the journal “Addiction”.Whilst there has been some debate regarding the popularity of vaping, and the effect it has on normalizing tobacco use, the seven international experts who wrote the study have argued that if electronic alternatives are encouraging the public to move away from traditional tobacco products, a hostile approach to e-cigarettes should be...

With St George’s Day coming this weekend, our minds are turning to all things British- but did you know that all multiVAPE e-liquids are made right here in the UK?Our award-winning range of flavours including Strawberry Fields, Caramel Silk, Wild Rainforest, Tobacco Blend and Menthol Blue are all exclusively designed and crafted, and totally unique to multiCIG. There are other companies who source their e-liquids from overseas, were factories produce stock in high volume, which is then...

E-cigarettes have been suggested as a solution to visitors of the Hull Royal Infirmary experiencing an unpleasant smoky environment outside the hospital.The chief executive of the hospital Chris Long regards the e-cigarette as a pragmatic solution after a recent smoking ban, after attempts to restrict both patients and staff smoking outside the entrances of the hospital during busy periods has proved a difficult task.Long praises, "I think a much more humane, and probably liberal, approach to...

MultiCIG in partnership with DSL will be exhibiting at the National Convenience Show later this month, giving attendees the opportunity to come along to their stand and browse their range of high quality products and award-winning e-liquids.The NCS will be hosted by the Birmingham NEC, the country’s largest and most well-known exhibition venue, from the 18-20 of April, and will feature over 400 product and services suppliers from a broad range of sectors across the entire convenience...

Proposed legislation to ban e-cigarettes in selected public places in Wales has been thrown out, after being defeated by one vote in the Welsh Assembly.The legislation sought to restrict the use of nicotine products, including vaping devices, in certain spaces such as public eateries, schools and public transports, which would bring restrictions into line with those for traditional tobacco products. The bill, which also included plans to restrict tattooing and body piercing, has been rejected...

Early Spring is a time when many of us begin planning our Summer holidays, but if you’re a vaper, it might be worth looking into the regulations of your chosen destination to make sure you’re following the rules correctly.Firstly, you’ll need to check with your airline on what their policies are regarding electronic devices. The vast majority of airlines will not allow you to use or charge e-cigarettes on board, and use of a vaping device on a Qatar Airways flight could land you in...

The Chancellor will announce the Budget tomorrow, and ASH, UK Centre for Tobacco and Alcohol Studies and Cancer Research have reiterated a request to increase both the tax on tobacco, and a levy on the tobacco industry as a whole, which would be used for cessation support and to dissuade others from taking up a tobacco habit.The proposed levy will mean the tobacco industry would needs to raise £500 million in funding to reduce smoking numbers. The levy has the support of over a hundred health...