BAT France Supports Regulation of Novel Tobacco Products to Reduce Smoking Rates

Dec.10.2024

BAT France confirms new tobacco products like nicotine pouches can effectively help French smokers as stricter regulations are called for.

According to Cision, news on December 9 reported that British American Tobacco France (BAT France) has confirmed that new tobacco products such as nicotine pouches can provide effective alternatives for smokers in France.

The company supports stricter regulations, including banning the sale of these products to minors, establishing authorized sales points, setting maximum nicotine concentrations and labeling standards for nicotine pouches, and urging retailers to verify the age of buyers carefully during sales.

The company's regulatory affairs manager, Charbonneau, expressed support for the government's goal of achieving the "first smoke-free generation" by 2032. However, in order to achieve this goal, it is crucial to adjust existing strategies to achieve tangible results. He pointed out that the current smoking rate in France is still stagnant at over 31%. The government, health organizations, and relevant industries must work together to propose effective solutions. For nicotine pouches, the solution is not a ban, but regulation, by establishing uniform regulatory rules for all nicotine products.

References:

[1] BAT France confirms that nicotine pouches can help reduce smoking in France

Also Read:

[1] BAT Plans to Launch Synthetic Nicotine E-Cigarette "Nomad" in South Korea

[2] Dutch Court Upholds Flavored E-Cigarette Ban, Rejects British American Tobacco's Appeal

[3] BAT limits 'Nomad' sales to offline stores under political and public pressure

[4] BAT to Launch Synthetic Nicotine Pouch Velo Plus in the U.S., Expected in 2025

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