Product differentiation has been accepted. Now the bill must reflect it.
August 05, 2026 by businesstech.co.za
Product differentiation has been accepted. Now the bill must reflect it.
Recognising that nicotine products differ in risk is only the first step. The harder task is ensuring that legislation reflects that distinction in practice. When smoke-free products are regulated as though they are equivalent to combustible cigarettes, policy loses the opportunity to encourage lower-risk choices while maintaining strong safeguards for young people. Evidence-based regulation should distinguish products according to their risk profile, not simply group them under the same label.
