Euractiv.com Est. 1min 29-09-2022 (updated: 01-03-2024 ) [Koldunov] Euractiv is part of the Trust Project >>> Languages: Deutsch | Slovak | Bulgarian | ItalianPrint Email Facebook X LinkedIn WhatsApp Telegram Read this Special Report in Romanian. Novel tobacco products such as electronic cigarettes and heated tobacco are increasingly replacing traditional cigarettes, which according to the World Health Organisation, cost Europe nearly 700,000 deaths every year. Citing several worldwide studies, their advocates insist these products are much less harmful compared to traditional smoking and, therefore, should be used as harm reduction products. On the other hand, the EU and a large part of the scientific community remain cautious, emphasising the lack of clear evidence regarding their long-term effects. In this special report, EURACTIV will examine several aspects related to these products, ranging from the ongoing debate over the need for an EU-wide tobacco harm reduction strategy to the tobacco excise tax and to what extent EU policymakers rely on science when it comes to decision making. Download PDF Stakeholders clash on need for EU plan on tobacco harm reduction News | Health 29-09-2022 Est. 6minPublic health stakeholders are divided over whether the EU needs a strategy to reduce harm from smoking, which according to the World Health Organisation (WHO) costs Europe nearly 700,000 deaths annually. EU-wide excise tax on novel tobacco products: A tough equation to solve News | Health 12-10-2022 Est. 7minThe European Commission’s intention to impose an EU-wide minimum excise tax on novel products, such as electronic cigarettes, heated tobacco and nicotine pouches, has divided relevant stakeholders over whether it could bring the desired results. Debate heats up over novel tobacco and nicotine products’ harmfulness News | Health 28-10-2022 Est. 7minItalian MEP Alessandra Moretti said scientists "know for sure” that novel alternative tobacco and nicotine products are harmful. However, some still question whether applying this approach of 'precautionary principle' is good for heavy smokers who cannot quit. EU tobacco taxation: The fine line between killing smoking and illicit trade News | Health 29-11-2022 Est. 7minThe European Union’s plans to further increase tobacco taxation and reduce already declining smoking rates across the bloc have pleased public health advocates. At the same time, however, the industry warns that tax revenues may be disrupted by the rise of illicit markets that flourish when taxes are high. A mandate for change: The importance of addressing the problem of illicit trade in the EU Opinion | Promoted content | Health 19-01-2023 Est. 5minRead this article in Romanian. Most adults in Europe acknowledge there is a problem with illicit tobacco products in the EU. Further, they are cognizant of the negative consequences that stem from illicit trade, of which there are …
