Will the puff go pschitt?

2023-11-15 17:00:16 STEVENS TOMAS/ABACA / STEVENS TOMAS/ABACA Peach, lychee, chocolate-hazelnuts… With the puffs (pronounced “peuf”, “puff” in English), all tastes are allowed. These disposable electronic cigarettes were born in China, before being marketed by Californian companies from 2019. The market exploded in 2020, when the powerful American Food and Drug Administration (FDA) banned flavorings in … Read more

Fight against smoking: a bill to (really) limit the cross-border sale of cigarettes

2023-11-12 20:23:11 A cigarette must be smoked in the country where it was purchased. This is the philosophy of the bill tabled last Tuesday in the National Assembly by Frédéric Valletoux (Horizons). Supported by around ten deputies from its group, the text proposes that an order of the Ministers of Health and the Budget fixes … Read more

Are you trying to quit smoking with “No Tobacco Month”? Tell us about it in video!

2023-11-10 15:06:38 For eight years, it’s been the same story. In November, thousands of French people try to quit smoking with “No Tobacco Month”. This year, there are 92,000 registered on the site. Among them, our journalist, Suzana Nevenkic. The goal: to completely stop smoking in 30 days and take control of your health, your … Read more

No Tobacco Month, an effective and “profitable” operation

2023-10-26 08:38:27 Established in 2016 by Public Health France, “No Tobacco Month” encourages people to stop smoking in November. And the operation seems rather effective, according to the OECD and Public Health France. November is a good month to quit smoking. “ 60 % of smokers want to stop, but are limited by their fear … Read more

The Fight Against Smoking and Tobacco Lobby in Belgium: Measures, Statistics, and European Comparison

2023-10-25 13:34:00 The Council of Ministers has approved a series of new measures to combat smoking and the tobacco lobby, Minister of Social Affairs and Public Health Frank Vandenbroucke explained on Tuesday. They include a ban on displaying tobacco products, a reduction in points of sale, an increase in taxes and even a strengthening of … Read more

Minister’s Ambitious Plan to Reduce Smoking in Belgium: Key Measures and Stronger Controls

2023-10-24 18:03:16 The minister unveiled his action plan to drastically reduce the number of smokers in Belgium, and prevent young people from starting to smoke. A plan that he considers “ambitious but essential”. Frank Vandenbroucke is already warning: controls will be strengthened and the sanctions very severe! – Photonews By Laurence Piret Journalist in the … Read more

Latest Updates on Belgian Government’s Tax Measures and Regulations on Cigarettes and Electronic Cigarettes

2023-10-11 17:45:38 “Again, we are doing what we promised,” underlined Prime Minister Alexander De Croo (Open Vld) during a press conference surrounded by his seven deputy prime ministers and the Secretary of State for the Budget. , Alexia Bertrand. of videos On the tax front, various measures have been agreed, some of which aim “to … Read more