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November 19, 2025 by filtermag.org

Tobacco harm reductionists face attacks while advocating for safer nicotine products. Personal attacks and intimidation are common tactics by opponents trying to discredit them. Recent attacks targeted Dr. Farsalinos and THR advocate Bates ahead of COP11. Glantz's anti-vape stance led him to attack Bates for advocating THR. Siegel criticized Glantz for misrepresenting the scientific evidence. The misleading claims aim to distort the benefits of safer nicotine products compared to smoking. The attacks within the tobacco control movement hinder progress in reducing tobacco-related diseases. Calling out such smearing is crucial to combat unjustified criticisms and uphold the integrity of the debate on tobacco harm reduction.

November 19, 2025 by planetofthevapes.co.uk

Young people in Scotland are experimenting with nicotine pouches and experiencing negative effects such as nausea and fainting, according to new research from ScotCen published in Addiction. Nicotine pouches, introduced to the UK in 2019, are unregulated and can still be legally sold to under-18s, though upcoming legislation may change this. ScotCen conducted the UK’s first qualitative study on how 14–16-year-olds perceive and use these products, involving focus groups with 77 pupils and interviews with 13 school staff across four Scottish schools.

November 18, 2025 by vejpkollen.se

Smokers increasingly think vaping is as harmful as smoking, despite evidence showing it's far less risky. Misinformation perpetuates this belief, impacting public health. Misconceptions arise from the misrepresentation of vaping in the media, promoting fear over facts. Negative perceptions are reinforced by international campaigns funded by Michael Bloomberg. As smokers remain misinformed, the missed opportunity for harm reduction is highlighted, with vaping offering a significantly safer alternative to tobacco. Public trust in science communication is crucial in dispelling myths and promoting informed choices.

November 18, 2025 by thefirebreak.org

Michael Bloomberg's foundation funds NGOs to control global health policy, specifically targeting tobacco harm reduction tools like vaping. By investing billions in activist groups, health NGOs, and the WHO, Bloomberg influences public health decisions globally. These organizations, dubbed "Bloomberg Babies," push his anti-nicotine agenda. The network includes groups like the Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids, Corporate Accountability International, and Vital Strategies. This concentrated control raises concerns over transparency, tax avoidance, and bias in public health discourse. Despite hefty funding, the effectiveness of Bloomberg's anti-tobacco campaigns is questioned, with criticism of hindering harm reduction efforts and promoting questionable policies.

November 18, 2025 by euractiv.com

The European Union’s lack of unity during a crucial WHO meeting on tobacco bans has served as a “testing ground” ahead of an upcoming debate on the EU’s own tobacco rules, an EU diplomat said. For the first time, the EU will remain silent during discussions at the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control, taking place on 17–22 November in Geneva. The meeting will focus on strict global measures against tobacco, including new products such as e-cigarettes, heated tobacco, and nicotine pouches. Overall, EU member states agreed on the need for stricter rules for both traditional tobacco and emerging nicotine-based products.

November 18, 2025 by worldvapersalliance.com

COP11 opened with familiar praises for stringent restrictions on nicotine products, neglecting actual evidence. The World Health Organization's decisions at COP11 lack transparency and focus excessively on bans rather than effective measures. Embracing harm reduction over prohibition has significantly lowered smoking rates in some countries. While many nations advocate for harsh restrictions, New Zealand and Serbia stand out by advocating harm reduction and evidence-based policies. These voices challenge the prevailing narrative and emphasize the importance of data-driven decision-making. Despite existing success stories, the influence of donors aligned with prohibition continues to dominate the conversation at COP11, limiting progress towards more effective solutions.

November 18, 2025 by regulatorwatch.com

DAY #2 | Live from Geneva, Switzerland – RegWatch special coverage of the Taxpayers Protection Alliance’s Good COP 2.0, the tobacco harm reduction counter-conference to the World Health Organization’s COP 11.

November 18, 2025 by regulatorwatch.com

DAY #2 | Live from Geneva, Switzerland – RegWatch special coverage of the Taxpayers Protection Alliance’s Good COP 2.0, the tobacco harm reduction counter-conference to the World Health Organization’s COP 11.

November 17, 2025 by manilatimes.net

Former WHO officials have called on governments to revamp global tobacco control strategies, warning that ignoring tobacco harm reduction (THR) could cost millions of lives. In a new report, Tikki Pang, Derek Yach, Chris Snowdon, and Peter Beckett argued that the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) needs a “reset” to include safer nicotine products like e-cigarettes, heated tobacco devices, and oral nicotine pouches. They emphasized that broader access to these lower-risk alternatives could sharply reduce smoking-related deaths, especially in low- and middle-income countries with high cigarette consumption.

November 17, 2025 by regulatorwatch.com

Live from Geneva, Switzerland – RegWatch brings you exclusive coverage of the Taxpayers Protection Alliance’s Good COP 2.0, a tobacco harm reduction counter-conference held alongside the WHO’s COP 11. Good COP 2.0 gathers 37 experts from 22 countries to distinguish facts from myths and challenge the misinformation influencing global health policy.