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Welcome to your journey towards a healthier lifestyle with Vape One as part of your nicotine replacement therapy. We’re committed to supporting you every step of the way, offering top-quality products and an exceptional experience to help you achieve your goals.

 

We’ve compiled this Q&A page to address common questions, using information from major health organizations and government health departments worldwide. We’ll keep updating this page regularly, and if you have any further inquiries about vaping, feel free to reach out—we’re here to help!

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Last update 1st Oct 2024

Is vaping a good way to quit smoking

Vapes are electronic devices that let you inhale nicotine in an aerosol, or vapour, instead of smoke. This is done by heating a solution (e-liquid) that typically contains propylene glycol, vegetable glycerine, flavourings and nicotine.

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E-liquids come in different nicotine strengths, so you control how much nicotine you need to help with cravings and other withdrawal symptoms, such as feeling irritable and having low mood.

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The routines and rituals of smoking can be hard to stop, so vaping can help you gradually let go of these while immediately reducing the health risks of smoking cigarettes.

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Some people find vaping helps them because the hand-to-mouth action is like smoking, plus you get similar sensations, like throat hit (the "kick" in the back of your throat when you inhale).

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Any smoking is harmful and you will only get the full benefits of vaping if you stop smoking completely. Some people manage to make a full switch very quickly, while for others it can take a bit longer.

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You're roughly twice as likely to quit smoking if you use a nicotine vape compared with other nicotine replacement products, like patches or gum.

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Source: National Health Service UK, Link

People are more likely to stop smoking for at least six months using nicotine e‐cigarettes than using nicotine replacement therapy (7 studies, 2544 people), or e‐cigarettes without nicotine (6 studies, 1613 people).

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Nicotine e‐cigarettes may help more people to stop smoking than no support or behavioural support only (9 studies, 5024 people).

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For every 100 people using nicotine e‐cigarettes to stop smoking, 8 to 10 might successfully stop, compared with only 6 of 100 people using nicotine‐replacement therapy, 7 of 100 using e‐cigarettes without nicotine, or 4 of 100 people having no support or behavioural support only.

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Source: Cochrane Review, Link

Is vaping much less harmful than smoking

"Smokers are driven by an addiction to nicotine, but it is the many other components of tobacco smoke that disable and kill. So, the emergence of e-cigarettes, which allow smokers to inhale nicotine without smoke and hence at much-reduced risk, has been a game-changer.”

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John Britton, Professor of Epidemiology, Director UK Centre for Tobacco & Alcohol Studies, University of Nottingham

Cigarettes release thousands of different chemicals when they burn. Many are poisonous and up to 70 cause cancer. They also cause other serious illnesses, including lung disease, heart disease and stroke.

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Most of the harmful chemicals in tobacco smoke, including tar and carbon monoxide, are not contained in vape aerosol

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Source: Health Security Agency UK, Link

Overall, vaping is associated with lower toxicant emissions and exposure than smoking whenbiomarkers are measured, and modelling reveals that the cancer risk for people who vape isconsiderably lower than for those who smoke

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A study that aimed to examine the cardiovascular impact of switching from smoking tovaping among people who had smoked long-term found significant improvements invascular health

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Long-term regular vaping has also been found to improve, not worsen, smoking-relateddiseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)45 and smoking-exacerbateddiseases such asthma, in people who have fully switched to vaping from smoking.

A study which followed a small cohort of people who had never smoked but who vaped daily found no deterioration in lung function, and no signs of development of respiratory symptoms,changes in markers of lung inflammation or signs of early lung damage

Like oral nicotine replacement therapy (NRT) products, reported short-term effects of vapingrelate predominantly to mouth and throat irritation, and tend to stop when vaping stops.

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Source: National Centre for Smoking Cessation and Training, ebook Link

Vaping exposes vapers to a far narrower range of toxins than does smoking cigarettes, and levels of toxins absorbed from vaping are generally low. It is therefore likely that vaping poses only a small fraction of the risk of smoking

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Source: UK Royal College of Physicians report, Link

What are the ingredients/chemicals in e-liquid

Most vape juices contain some of the following:

  • propylene glycol – a common food additive

  • vegetable glycerine or glycerol – also food additives

  • nicotine

  • in some cases, water

  • other chemicals (including those used to create flavours).

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Source: Better Health Channel, Victoria State Government, Link

Solvents such as glycerol and propylene glycol constitute the majority of e-liquids, with one study detecting them at 80–97% of the e-cigarette liquid (by weight).15 Individual flavouring chemicals are commonly detected at between 1 mg/ml and 10 mg/ml, but the highest (limonene) was found at over 70 mg/ml (7% by weight). One study found that the typical total proportion of flavourings in e-liquids constituted between 0.26% to 4.3% of the content

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Source: Tobacco In Australia: Facts & issues, Link

However, unregulated vaping products can contain harmful substances that pose significant health risks. These products often lack proper testing and safety standards, exposing users to dangerous chemicals.

The aerosol from e-cigarettes can contain cancer-causing chemicals, heavy metals like nickel, tin, and lead, and other toxic substances that can damage the lungs. Some flavorings used in e-liquids may be safe to ingest but can be harmful when inhaled, potentially leading to lung disease  .

 

Moreover, unregulated vapes can have inconsistent nicotine levels, meaning users may unknowingly consume higher doses than expected, increasing the risk of addiction. To ensure safety, it’s crucial to purchase vaping products from trusted, regulated sources

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Source: NSW Health, Link

Is there any long term risk of vaping

Vaping has not been around for long enough to know the risks of long-term use. While vaping is substantially less harmful than smoking, it is unlikely to be totally harmless.

The healthiest option is not to smoke or vape. So, if you are vaping to quit smoking, you should aim to eventually stop vaping too.

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Source: National Health Service UK, Link

Although it is not possible to precisely quantify the long-term health risks associated with e-cigarettes, the available data suggest that they are unlikely to exceed 5% of those associated with smoked tobacco products, and may well be substantially lower than this figure

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Source: Royal College Of Physicans, Link

Is there a problem vaping around others

“While secondhand smoke from cigarettes causes serious harm to others, there is no evidence so far that vaping is harmful to people around you and any risks are likely to be very low.

But as a precaution, it is best not to vape around babies and children if you can avoid it. Young children often copy what adults do.

Always be considerate when vaping around anyone else, especially people with health conditions like asthma or other respiratory conditions, or people who do not like vaping.”

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Source: National Health Service UK, Link

Study shows bystanders are exposed to low levels of chemicals because:

  • The person vaping absorbs over 90% of the inhaled aerosol – less than 10% of the chemicals are exhaled

  • About 85% of secondhand smoke comes from sidestream smoke released from the burning tip of the cigarette, but there is no sidestream vapour released from vaping products

  • The liquid aerosol droplets from vapour evaporate and disperse in seconds, much more quickly than the solid particles in smoke, reducing risk further.

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Source: National Library of Medicine US, Link1 Link2 Link3

How can I access to legal vapes in Australia

There are two lawful pathways for accessing therapeutic vapes, with different rules and restrictions. These are:

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  1. pharmacist model

  2. prescription model

 

Under the pharmacist model, patients who are 18 years or over may be able to access therapeutic vapes with a nicotine concentration of 20 mg/mL or less without a prescription.

 

quantity of goods supplied by the pharmacist to the relevant patient does not exceed one month supply in any one month

 

provided contact details about cessation support services to the patient

 

Under the prescription model, patients require a prescription from a medical or nurse practitioner before a participating pharmacy will dispense a therapeutic vape. This requirement may apply for a range of reasons including:

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  • there is a requirement under state and territory legislation for a prescription

  • the patient is under 18 years of age

  • the patient requires therapeutic vapes with a nicotine concentration greater than 20 mg/mL

  • the patient is assessed as having more complex medical needs and requires additional advice and support from a medical practitioner.

 

Therapeutic vapes containing more than 20 mg/mL of nicotine are not permitted for sale without a prescription in any circumstances.

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Source: TGA, Link

What type of vapes or flavour I can purchase from a Pharmacy

Since 1 March 2024, unapproved therapeutic vaping substances and vaping substance accessories were only allowed to have menthol, mint, tobacco flavours. The TGO 110 (2024) includes further restrictions on flavouring agents as follows:

  • Flavouring agents must not contain any ingredient that is not necessary to produce the relevant flavour or maintain stability of that flavour

  • There are a number of prohibited ingredients (flavouring agents) that must not be used, as detailed in Schedule 1 Column 3 

  • If menthol is used as a flavour or an ingredient as a flavouring agent its concentration must not exceed 20 mg/ml (2%) in the vaping substance.

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Source: TGA, Link

Is somking vapes allowed in the public in Australia

It is generally illegal to vape in places where tobacco smoking is banned. Smoke-free laws apply to everyone, including young people, but can differ by state or territory.

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Source: Department of Health and Aged Care, Link

Smoke Free Law

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State and territory governments are mainly responsible for smoke-free laws in Australia. Smoke-free laws:

  • protect people from second-hand smoke,

  • encourage people to quit smoking

  • help to de-normalise smoking in the community.

In all states and territories, it’s illegal to smoke in enclosed public places including:

  • public transport such as trains, planes and buses

  • office buildings

  • shopping malls

  • schools

  • cinemas

  • airports.

There are differences in laws in each state and territory, including:

  • how exemptions are given

  • laws on smoking in outdoor areas.

In all states and territories in Australia, it is also illegal to smoke in a car when a minor is inside. A minor is someone under the age of 16, 17 or 18, depending on the state or territory you are in.

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Source: Department of Health and Aged Care, Link

What is the risk of purchasing illegal black market vapes

Legal Penalty

From 1 July 2024, new and strong penalties apply for the unlawful importation, manufacture, advertising, supply and commercial possession of vaping goods.

The maximum criminal penalties per contravention are:

  • seven years in jail and/or

  • 5,000 penalty units (equivalent to $1.565 million for an individual and $7.825 million for a corporation).

The maximum civil penalty per contravention is:

  • 7,000 penalty units ($2.191 million) for an individual

  • 70,000 penalty units ($21.91 million) for a corporation.

This is based on the penalty unit rate at 30 June 2024. This rate is indexed periodically.

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Source: Department of Health and Aged Care, Link

​Purchasing black market vapes poses significant health risks due to the lack of regulation and oversight. These products can contain harmful and undisclosed chemicals such as cancer-causing substances, heavy metals like nickel and lead, and other toxic compounds that can damage lung tissue. Nicotine levels in these vapes may be inconsistent, increasing the risk of nicotine poisoning and addiction. Additionally, mislabeled products claiming to be nicotine-free often contain nicotine, misleading users and amplifying health risks

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Source: U.S. Centers of Disease Control and Prevention CDC, Link

Health Risks

How does the nicotine intake from vapes compare to cigarettes

A 2ml pod deliver simliar amount of nicotine as a pack of cigarette

nicotine level (20mg/ml) contains 2ml of liquid and 40mg of nicotine. This delivers, on average, about 20mg of nicotine to the user.

A pack of 20 cigarettes contains 200 to 300mg of nicotine. This delivers, on average, 20 to 30mg of nicotine to the smoker.

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Source: National Health Service UK, Link

What is the difference between TGA approved vapes and the ones from vape shops

Key differences are ingredients and Flavours

Active ingredients

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(1) A therapeutic vaping substance or therapeutic vaping substance that containsnicotine must contain nicotine as the only active ingredient and:

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(a) where the nicotine is in base form—the base form concentration of nicotinemust be not more than 100 mg/mL; or

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(b) where the nicotine is in salt form—the equivalent base form concentration

of nicotine must be not more than 100 mg/mL.

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(2) The amount or concentration of nicotine in a therapeutic vaping substance or therapeutic vaping substance accessory must be not less than 90.0 per cent and not more than 110.0 per cent of the stated content.

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(2A) A therapeutic vaping substance or therapeutic vaping substance accessory that does not contain nicotine must not contain any active ingredient.

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Prohibited ingredients

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(3) A substance specified below must not be added as an ingredient to a therapeutic vaping substance or therapeutic substance accessory

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1 2,3-pentanedione

2 acetoin

3 benzaldehyde

4 cinnamaldehyde

5 diacetyl

6 diethylene glycol

7 dl-alpha-tocopheryl acetate

8 ethylene glycol

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Flavour

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(4) A therapeutic vaping substance or therapeutic vaping substance accessory may only contain ingredients or components that produce the taste or smell that a

reasonable person would associate with:

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(a) mint or menthol flavour; or

(b) tobacco flavour.

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(5) A therapeutic vaping substance or therapeutic substance accessory must not contain ingredients or components that produce a combination of flavours.

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For more information please visit TGA Link

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