Global Advocacy
As we all know, the topics of Electronic Cigarettes and Vaping, are very controversial issues worldwide. AVCA’s approach is of Tobacco Harm Reduction through providing information, education and advocacy within New Zealand as well as collaborating with consumer advocacy groups worldwide.
With the deeming regulations from the FDA in the US, along with regulatory issues in the TPD in the UK and within the European Union, it is important to keep abreast of what is going on outside of NZ to assist with the process within NZ.
This page is specifically for those who wish to keep up to date with international advocacy.
International Consumer Advocacy Groups/Organisations:
INNCO (INternational Nicotine Consumers Organisation)
New Nicotine Alliance (Australia)
Vaping Advocacy and Education Project (Canada)
European Vapers United Network
Consumer Advocates for Smoke Free Alternatives (USA)
International Conferences/Symposia:
Global Forum on Nicotine http://www.gfn.net.co
E Cigarette Summit: http://www.e-cigarette-summit.com/programme/
International Research Organisations/Think Tanks:
E-Research Foundation: http://e-researchfoundation.org/
Truth Initative: http://truthinitiative.org/
The Counterfactual: http://www.clivebates.com/