Global Health Alliance Calls for Nicotine Promotion Ban.

May.23.2022

Global health groups unite to ban KOL promotion of nicotine promotion promotio products on social media, targeting BAT's Velo among others.

An alliance consisting of over 100 global health and tobacco control organizations is urging for a ban on social media KOLs promoting nicotine products. In a letter addressed to the CEOs of Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter, the alliance of health experts is demanding a halt on the promotion of tobacco and nicotine products. A plethora of influential individuals, including DJs, models, and celebrities, have been promoting products such as Velo by British American Tobacco (BAT), while experts in reducing tobacco harm recommend only flavored nicotine pouches for quitting smoking. Influencers promoting this product include Chelsea football star Alex Minton and race car driver Archie Hamilton.

Many health organizations believe that BAT's only interest is to attract young people to buy new products in order to enjoy stable income. Caroline Renzulli, from the Smoke-Free Kids movement, told The Guardian that the true intention of these advertisements is very clear: to addict customers to nicotine and attract young people to try nicotine products.

Source: VapingPost

#Asia #Market #China #Disposable e-cigarettes #Global #Health #Promotion #Nicotine e-cigarettes #Nicotine-containing e-cigarettes

This document has been generated through artificial intelligence translation and is provided solely for the purposes of industry discourse and learning. Please note that the intellectual property rights of the content belong to the original media source or author. Owing to certain limitations in the translation process, there may be discrepancies between the translated text and the original content. We recommend referring to the original source for complete accuracy. In case of any inaccuracies, we invite you to reach out to us with corrections. If you believe any content has infringed upon your rights, please contact us immediately for its removal.

Why Many E-Liquids Today Are "Not Bad, but Not Memorable" – Mylor’s Approach to Experience Design

Why Many E-Liquids Today Are "Not Bad, but Not Memorable" – Mylor’s Approach to Experience Design

China Tobacco Regulation Shift：Policy Updates and Market Impact

China Tobacco Regulation Shift：Policy Updates and Market Impact

EVO NXT European Tobacco & NGP Exhibition

EVO NXT European Tobacco & NGP Exhibition

Breaking: Smoore Shares Fall More Than 16% Intraday in Morning Trade After Results Release, Investor Presentation

Breaking: Smoore Shares Fall More Than 16% Intraday in Morning Trade After Results Release, Investor Presentation

Smoore International (6969.HK) released its 2025 results on March 17 and held an investor presentation on the morning of March 18. In morning trade on March 18, the company’s shares fell more than 16% intraday, hitting a low of HK$9.94.

Mar.18 by 2FIRSTS.ai

Geneva Court Annuls Ban on Disposable E-Cigarette Sales, Says Power Lies With Federal Authorities

Geneva Court Annuls Ban on Disposable E-Cigarette Sales, Says Power Lies With Federal Authorities

The Geneva Court of Justice on Tuesday upheld appeals filed by four associations and companies active in the tobacco trade and annulled the Geneva legal provision banning the sale of disposable e-cigarettes, commonly known as “puffs.”

Apr.30 by 2FIRSTS.ai

UK Tobacco and Vapes Bill Returns to House of Lords on April 20 for Ping Pong Consideration

UK Tobacco and Vapes Bill Returns to House of Lords on April 20 for Ping Pong Consideration

The UK Tobacco and Vapes Bill is set to return to the House of Lords on April 20 for consideration of Commons amendments in the parliamentary “ping pong” process. The bill aims to create the first “smoke-free generation” by ensuring that children turning 15 this year or younger can never legally be sold tobacco. It also seeks to enable product and information requirements to be imposed in connection with tobacco, vapes, and other products.

Apr.21 by 2FIRSTS.ai

Imperial Brands Pulls myblu Vape Business From U.S., Citing Prolonged FDA Approval Process

Imperial Brands Pulls myblu Vape Business From U.S., Citing Prolonged FDA Approval Process

Imperial Brands said it will phase out its myblu vaping business in the United States, citing prolonged FDA approval timelines for new vape products. The company said it will instead focus on modern oral nicotine products in the U.S., including the expansion of its Zone brand and new flavors. While overall next-generation product revenue continued to grow, revenue from the category in the Americas declined sharply.

FDA Filing Shows RIF Notices for 229 CTP Employees Were Largely Rescinded

FDA Filing Shows RIF Notices for 229 CTP Employees Were Largely Rescinded

A court declaration signed by FDA official Melanie M. Keller on March 24, 2026 detailed the status of previously issued reduction-in-force notices affecting employees at the Center for Tobacco Products (CTP).

Apr.01 by 2FIRSTS.ai

BAT Appoints Constantinescu as CFO,He Previously Spent 16 Years at the Company

BAT Appoints Constantinescu as CFO,He Previously Spent 16 Years at the Company

BAT has appointed Dragos Constantinescu as chief financial officer. Constantinescu, currently head of Asahi Europe & International, will join the company on September 1 and replace Javed Iqbal, who has served as interim finance chief since August last year

Apr.09 by 2FIRSTS.ai

Related Topics

News

Related Read

Breaking: Smoore Shares Fall More Than 16% Intraday in Morning Trade After Results Release, Investor Presentation

Breaking: Smoore Shares Fall More Than 16% Intraday in Morning Trade After Results Release, Investor Presentation

Geneva Court Annuls Ban on Disposable E-Cigarette Sales, Says Power Lies With Federal Authorities

Geneva Court Annuls Ban on Disposable E-Cigarette Sales, Says Power Lies With Federal Authorities

UK Tobacco and Vapes Bill Returns to House of Lords on April 20 for Ping Pong Consideration

UK Tobacco and Vapes Bill Returns to House of Lords on April 20 for Ping Pong Consideration

Imperial Brands Pulls myblu Vape Business From U.S., Citing Prolonged FDA Approval Process

Imperial Brands Pulls myblu Vape Business From U.S., Citing Prolonged FDA Approval Process

FDA Filing Shows RIF Notices for 229 CTP Employees Were Largely Rescinded

FDA Filing Shows RIF Notices for 229 CTP Employees Were Largely Rescinded

BAT Appoints Constantinescu as CFO,He Previously Spent 16 Years at the Company

BAT Appoints Constantinescu as CFO,He Previously Spent 16 Years at the Company