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These documents support local healthcare systems dealing with the harm of tobacco and provide guidance for manufacturers and importers on UK regulation.
Mixed methods research with vape users and vape manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers and suppliers
An independent research report.
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Guidance for manufacturers, importers and distributors (including retailers).
As number of vapers in England plateaus, incorrect perceptions of its relative risks compared to smoking may be discouraging smokers from using vaping to quit.
Neil O'Brien delivered a speech at Policy Exchange on government plans to cut smoking rates and tackle underage vaping.
Follow safety advice from OPSS and our partners to take charge of e-cigarette battery safety.
Over half of smokers believe nicotine vaping products are equally or more harmful than smoking despite US vaping deaths being caused by substances banned in UK.
Be vigilant for any suspected adverse reactions associated with use of e-cigarettes or vaping (including lung injury) and report them to the MHRA via the Yellow Card scheme. In this article we provide UK case definitions of e-cigarette or vaping...
Smoking remains the single biggest cause of preventable illness and death in England.
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