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European Union finance ministers have been discussing the possibility to scrap the current exemption on excise duties on e-cigarettes, which could result in a massive rise in consumer prices.Rules on traditional tobacco products state that 57 per cent of the retail prices of a packet of cigarettes must be made up from duty, with another 20 per cent taken up by VAT. Currently, only 20 per cent VAT applies to e-cigs, but if taxes were raised to equate those of tobacco products, the consumer could...

Every year more and more people are making the switch from using tobacco – known for negatively impacting both your health AND your wealth – to e-cigarettes. This No Smoking Day we’re encouraging people to move from traditional tobacco products and hoping to inform them about the benefits of e-cigarettes. Take a look at the infographic below to see what you could save by switching – and what you could treat yourself to with the savings!

The physical effects of a tobacco habit on the heart are well documented, but a study has also shown smoking could be preventing your heart from finding happiness. If you’re not currently in a relationship, but looking for love, you could be reducing your chances with your tobacco habit, according to information from Elite Singles.Unfortunately for those with a tobacco habit, nearly three quarters of the 500,000 EliteSingles members studied were non-smokers, and this number is set to increase...

Nine out of ten of those who suffer from a life-threatening vascular disease are current or previous tobacco smokers, a new study from The British Heart Foundation has revealed.Peripheral Arterial Disease, or PAD, is known as a silent killer which can result in the amputation of limbs, and often there are no symptoms until it develops into a stroke or heart attack. There are almost half a million registered patients dealing with PAD in the UK, but due to the illnesses’ elusive nature, experts...

Deciding to move away from tobacco is a life-changing decision, but the effects experienced during this change do not compare to the health benefits that will follow. The human body has an incredible capacity to heal itself, even for those who have been a regular smoker for an extended period of time.Going tobacco free will see your senses of taste and smell improve, so mealtimes will become far more enjoyable. The appearance and condition of skin and teeth will improve significantly and will...

If you’re a cat owner with a tobacco habit, your pet is twice as likely to develop cancer as a result of second-hand smoke, according to a new video from the Truth Initiative. The video from the USA-based anti-smoking organisation, named #CATmageddon, seeks to unite pet lovers around the world, and shows how pets such as cats and dogs that live in households that smoke traditional tobacco products are at risk from the same diseases that cigarettes cause in humans. Using humour to convey a...

This week the Supreme Administrative Court in Sweden has retracted previous ruling which banned the sale of electronic smoking devices.Sweden’s Medical Product Agency had previously outlawed e-cigs, but now, on the basis that they are not a medical product, companies may begin distributing the gadgets again. With the ruling reading “To be a medical product, it must have the ability to prevent or treat a disease and, therefore, provide a beneficial effect on human health,”As e-cigarettes...

Today, The Times journalist Matt Ridley has expressed why he feels the upcoming TPD will be detrimental to the country’s heath.Ridley discusses how the new rules on e-cigarettes will contradict the previous stance our government has had on harm reduction when it comes to managing addiction to harmful substances, making it more difficult for nicotine users to move away from traditional tobacco products to less harmful electronic alternatives, “If public health experts can see the success of...

Over the past week, a number of safety incidents involving e-cigarettes have been reported in the media. Like with any products, there are safety considerations that customers need to be aware of when using e-cigarettes. As we’re very safety conscious at multiCIG and want injuries and issues to be avoided, we thought we’d put together a bit of a rundown of all the safety tips to consider. One of the leading causes for accidents with e-cigarettes is poorly made, sub-standard products that...

E-cigarettes are now the most popular method for those looking to move away from traditional tobacco products, new information from The Smoking Study Toolkit has revealed. Compared to other aids used to quit smoking such as NRT and Champix, e-cigarette popularity as a cessation support has increased to nearly 40% in the past four years.The STS has been collating important information regarding tobacco habits and cessation trends, including e-cigarettes, throughout the UK since 2011. Not only...