CAPHRA calls for risk-proportionate taxation on Safer Nicotine Products across Asia Pacific
May 06, 2025 by aliveadvocacymovement.com
CAPHRA calls for risk-proportionate taxation on Safer Nicotine Products across Asia Pacific
The Coalition of Asia Pacific Tobacco Harm Reduction Advocates (CAPHRA) emphasizes the need for risk-proportionate taxation on safer nicotine products in the Asia Pacific region. Existing tax systems, borrowed from Western models, are hindering tobacco harm reduction efforts. CAPHRA warns that high taxes on these products hinder adult smokers from choosing healthier alternatives and protect the cigarette trade. The organization urges governments to tailor taxation to reflect risks accurately, citing successful examples in Japan, the Philippines, and New Zealand. CAPHRA stresses the importance of aligning tax policies with scientific evidence to empower individuals to make informed health choices and avoid creating black markets.
May 06, 2025 by tobaccoreporter.com
CAPHRA Calls for Risk-Proportionate Taxation on Nicotine Products
The Coalition of Asia Pacific Tobacco Harm Reduction Advocates urges regional governments to adopt …
