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Parliament Should Follow the Science in Processing the Tobacco Bill
The South African government has taken one step closer to enacting a law to regulate…
Government’s Approach to Vaping Will Not Help Achieve Its Intended Purpose
Government’s proposed Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Control (TPEDSC) Bill is currently before Parliament,…
2022 Has Been Challenging for the Vaping Industry
Without struggle, there is no progress. As the year 2022 reaches its end, the vaping…
Is nicotine just an unassuming bypasser with a villain complex?
‘Highly addictive substance…’ ‘A naturally occurring toxic chemical…’ ‘A stimulant drug…’ This and much more…
Return to Science – Vaping Misinformation Hinders Tobacco Control Efforts
Despite the widespread availability of evidence proving the efficacy of electronic vapour products (EVPs) as…
Protecting Young People is a Collective Responsibility
Youth month, commemorated during June in South Africa, not only provides the country an opportunity…
South Africa’s Vaping Regulations Should Appreciate Emerging Data
Discussions around the appropriate regulation of electronic vaping products (EVPs) have constantly seen regulators claim…
Vaping Tax: National Treasury Should Maintain Its Fiscal Integrity
On 15 December 2021, National Treasury published its discussion paper titled “Taxation of Electronic Nicotine…
South Africa Should Develop a Separate Vaping Bill for the Sake of Smokers
In a bid to reduce smoking rates in South Africa, the Department of Health(DoH) published…
South Africa’s Posture Towards Vaping Will Only Harm Smokers
The posture adopted by South Africa towards Electronic Vapour Products (EVPs) is quite alarming, as…
WHO COP9: South Africa’s Stance on ENDS is Misguided and Not Scientific
The 13th of November marked the conclusion of the Ninth Session of the Conference of…