PMI CEO Olczak laments ban on tobacco alternatives ‘immoral’
December 12, 2024 by mb.com.ph
PMI CEO Olczak laments ban on tobacco alternatives ‘immoral’
PMI CEO Jacek Olczak criticizes countries banning smoke-free products while allowing cigarettes. He highlights Japan and Sweden's success with alternatives like PMI's IQOS, leading to decreased smoking rates. Olczak urges for a shift in policies, emphasizing the benefits of such products in reducing smoking. He stresses the importance of human rights and access to information for the one billion smokers worldwide. The Technovation Summit aims to promote awareness and market availability of smoke-free alternatives. Olczak calls for a reevaluation of policies to accelerate the decline of smoking rates globally.