Clarifying Nicotine Levels in Vaping Products
In New Zealand, the Ministry of Health has initiated a significant consultation process regarding possible changes to the nicotine ceiling for nic-salt vaping products. The proposal suggests lowering the maximum nicotine concentration to 28.5mg/mL from 50mg/mL. The purpose of this blog post is to explain how the consultation will effect the availability of certain vaping products, and why it is important to participate in the submission process. In recent years,...
A new restriction will prevent retailers from opening within 300 meters of schools starting in November, prohibiting disposable vapes.
To discourage young people from vaping and make it less appealing, the Government is introducing a range of measures. These measures are being implemented to reduce the appeal and accessibility of vaping among young New Zealanders. However, Dr. Ayesha Verrall is confident that vaping plays a crucial role in New Zealand's efforts to achieve the Smokefree 2025 goal. Vaping products help individuals quit smoking, so she defends the decision not...
Taking a Stand for Public Health: Calls for Banning Disposable Vapes Gain Momentum in New Zealand.
Recent news has highlighted the issue of disposable vapes in New Zealand, calling for their outright ban. Even National Party leader Christopher Luxon has expressed his willingness to explore the possibility of implementing such a ban, including the New Zealand Asthma and Respiratory Foundation (ARFNZ). The purpose of this blog post is to explore the growing momentum behind the call to prohibit disposable vapes and measures being considered. Recent news...
