Topic: Nicotine Salts

The UK has introduced the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, which will raise the legal smoking age by one year every year, effectively banning cigarette sales to anyone born after 2008. Analysis suggests that major tobacco companies like Philip Morris may support such bans as they pivot toward high-margin nicotine vapes and salts. The legislation focuses on purchasing rights rather than the act of smoking itself.

New information regarding the vaping health crisis suggests that "nicotine salts" used by Juul may be a contributing factor. Nicotine salts allow for higher nicotine infusion at lower temperatures, but can become dangerous when used in high-powered "sub-ohm" devices by users seeking a cheaper alternative to Juul pods.