2026-08-25
USA: Chemicals in e-cigarettes on updated risk list
Common solvents in e-cigarettes are now on the US FDA's list of hazardous substances in tobacco products.
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E-cigarettes
The WHO has stated that there is a lack of knowledge about the health effects of long-term use of e-cigarettes. E-cigarettes are often marketed as an aid for smokers who want to quit conventional cigarettes. However, there are studies that show that e-cigarettes are not particularly effective for smoking cessation.
Factsheet on e-cigarette supply chains
A short fact sheet that provides an overview of the supply chains for e-cigarettes. It exemplifies how the environment is degraded during mineral extraction and how human rights are violated in the process.
Read moreFilm about the risks of harm from e-cigarettes
Interview with Magnus Lundbäck, cardiologist at Danderyd Hospital, talks about the risks of e-cigarettes.
Read more2026-05-13
The risk of addiction is related to the strength of the vaping product.
There is a connection between the amount of nicotine in vapers' e-cigarettes and nicotine addiction. This is shown by a new American study, published in...
Read more2026-04-13
New research: E-cigarettes may likely cause cancer
E-cigarettes with nicotine can probably cause cancer in vapers. That is the conclusion of an article on the state of research that has raised...
Read more2026-04-08
Netherlands: Ban on flavors reduces vaping
Researchers in the Netherlands have investigated how the country's flavor ban affects vapers. The study shows that one in five who previously vaped quit when...
Read more2026-03-02
China: E-cigarette exports decrease slightly
China dominates the export market for e-cigs. In 2025, e-cigs and accessories were exported for over $10 billion. However, it is somewhat...
Read more2025-10-21
WHO: Young people's vaping makes it harder to quit tobacco
The WHO European Region has the highest tobacco use in the world. The fact that so many young people are vaping will make it difficult to get...
Read more2025-07-01
USA: Tobacco companies can now choose court to appeal FDA decisions
The US Supreme Court recently ruled that e-cigarette manufacturers can sue the FDA's decision to deny marketing authorization for e-cigarettes outside of...
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