A traditional smoking cessation method in Spain has proven ineffective, prompting a group of 170 international experts to issue a letter urging Spanish authorities to change tactics and embrace reducing tobacco harm.
Royal Decree 579/2017 is legislation regarding the manufacturing, advertising, and sales of electronic cigarettes in Spain. Essentially, the decree transforms the strict Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) into Spanish regulations, and has been in effect since June 11, 2017.
Furthermore, the Spanish government has recently started to further restrict the sales and distribution of electronic cigarettes. The Ministry of Health has stated that they aim to revise local anti-smoking legislation and extend it to the use of e-cigarettes, as they can have "harmful short-term effects." Unfortunately, this approach is failing, as approximately one-third of Spanish adults still smoke.
Therefore, 170 international experts have jointly signed a letter calling for a change in strategy in Spain. The letter is targeting the Spanish authorities and is appealing for support of smoke-free products such as e-cigarettes, nicotine pouches, and heated tobacco products to reduce the harm caused by tobacco.
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