Journal Du Vapoteur: The Latest in E-cigarettes

Sep.08.2022
Journal Du Vapoteur: The Latest in E-cigarettes
Le Journal du Vapoteur is an organization providing the latest information on vaping to consumers.

Le Journal du Vapoteur is an organization that provides the latest information about electronic cigarettes to consumers.


With the upcoming TPD review in Europe, it is more important than ever to raise our voices and protect e-cigarettes from potential restrictions through collective efforts. Informed consumers are the best defenders of our e-cigarette rights, making the work of Journal Du Vapoteur essential. We welcome Journal Du Vapoteur to our community and are excited to collaborate in support of e-cigarettes," said Liza Katsiashvili, community manager for WVA.


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