EU Health Commissioner Under Fire for Spouting Vape Misinformation
May 29, 2025 by filtermag.org
EU Health Commissioner Under Fire for Spouting Vape Misinformation
European Commissioner Varhelyi's misleading statements on vaping's health risks have sparked criticism. Advocates urge him to consult experts, as anti-vape policies unfold in the EU. Varhelyi's claims of vaping being as harmful as smoking and causing "popcorn lung" are refuted by scientific evidence. The European Tobacco Harm Reduction Advocates express concerns over misinformation influencing regulations that restrict safer nicotine products. They emphasize the need for policy decisions based on facts, not myths. Varhelyi's role includes spearheading initiatives to reduce cancer rates linked to smoking in the EU, despite vaping's proven role in smoking cessation. Requests for a meeting to address misinformation have been made, aiming to safeguard public health decisions.
