Online vape seller has ‘no intention of stopping’ shipments to Australia, despite nationwide ban — ‘We have no intention of stopping just because of one twat in Canberra.’::The New Zealand-based seller issued a notice to its Australian customers that shipments will continue regardless of the government’s vape reform.

  • funkyfourier@lemmy.world
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    10 months ago

    They do not. It was suggested that ones with flavour containing diacetyl could cause popcorn lung. However, cigarettes contain a lot more diacetyl, and popcorn lung is not one of the many health risks of smoking. There is some anecdotal connection between diacetyl and popcorn lung, but far from a scientific consensus.

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      10 months ago

      I seem to recall it being connected to Vitamin E oil being used as an adjunct.

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      10 months ago

      “We know cigars are literally inhaling death, but this thing is marginally better than a cigar, so it’s all good”

      Not a very good argument.