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BRUSSELS, June 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Vapers across Europe have raised the alarm before the EPSCO Council meeting on Thursday, where Ministers will make an aggressive push<\/u><\/a> to ban flavours in safer nicotine products.\u00a0<\/p>\n

This move bypasses democratic processes and disregards the voices of 54,000 citizens<\/strong> who have signed a petition<\/u><\/a> against such a ban organised by the World Vapers\u2019 Alliance (WVA).<\/p>\n

\u201cEvery year, 700,000 lives are needlessly lost in the EU due to smoking-related diseases. By recklessly pushing for a flavour ban on safer nicotine alternatives, they are playing with lives and ignoring the clear will of the people. It’s time to stop this madness and listen to science and the citizens they serve,\u201d<\/em><\/strong> said Michael Landl, Director of the World Vapers Alliance.<\/p>\n

The European Commission has yet to consult the public on a new Tobacco Products Directive (TPD). This delay has left a void that Ministers aim to exploit, sidelining the necessary scientific evaluation, public consultation, and parliamentary scrutiny.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The European Commission\u2019s initial Consultation<\/u><\/a> was marked by record numbers of submissions, primarily from citizens supporting safer nicotine products.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Flavours play a significant role in helping adult smokers transition<\/u><\/a> away from cigarettes and maintain abstinence from smoking. Ignoring this fact endangers public health and disregards the overwhelming support from European citizens who have voiced their opposition to a flavour ban.<\/p>\n

The WVA calls in an open letter<\/u><\/a> on EU Health Ministers to reject the flavour ban proposal and instead focus on policies that are informed by science and reflect the will of the people. As the next iteration of the Tobacco Products Directive is considered, it is imperative that EU policymakers recognize the importance of alternative products in reducing smoking rates and protecting public health. \u201cThis isn\u2019t just about regulation, it\u2019s about lives. We must prioritize harm reduction and listen to the voices of the people,\u201d<\/em><\/strong> added Landl.<\/p>\n

For media inquiries, please contact:<\/p>\n

Michael Landl
Director of the World Vapers\u2019 Alliance
info@worldvapersalliance.com<\/a><\/p>\n

A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https:\/\/www.globenewswire.com\/NewsRoom\/AttachmentNg\/593edf99-c863-4124-850c-03f163f3acbc<\/a><\/p>\n

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