International public health experts warn about high nicotine taxation

September 01, 2025 by eureporter.co

International public health experts warn about high nicotine taxation

A group of 83 leading public health experts has written to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, criticizing plans to tax smoke-free alternatives like e-cigarettes, heated tobacco, and nicotine pouches at the same level as cigarettes. They argue this contradicts scientific evidence, misinforms the public, and protects the cigarette trade. The experts point to successful harm reduction examples in Sweden, the UK, and New Zealand to support their case.

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September 01, 2025 by eureporter.co

Public health: Letter of experts to the president of the European Commission calling against high taxation of tobacco alternatives

We, the undersigned experts in public health, nicotine dependence and tobacco control, write to you…

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