Poland Considers Ban on Disposable E-Cigarettes Amid Public Debate

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Apr.09.2024
Poland Considers Ban on Disposable E-Cigarettes Amid Public Debate
Poland considers banning disposable e-cigarettes amid concerns over youth impact and online sales, sparking public debate. Health Ministry weighs options.

According to a recent report by Bankier, a Polish media outlet, the country is currently embroiled in a heated public debate over disposable e-cigarettes. Sources say that in order to reduce the impact of e-cigarettes on young people and to control the public's ability to purchase them online, the Polish Ministry of Health is considering taking strict action, which may include a complete ban on the sale of disposable e-cigarettes in the market.

 

The Polish E-Cigarette Employers' Alliance (ZPBV) is concerned that such a sales ban measure may backfire. They are calling for consideration of the many overlooked perspectives of the public, urging the government to enforce the law effectively, engage in dialogue with the industry on this issue, and provide accurate education. They point out that in Australia, which has some of the strictest e-cigarette regulations in the world, as many as 92% of e-cigarette users purchase products from illegal sellers.

 

According to reports, ZPBV President Maciej Powroźnik stated that the public discussion surrounding the ban on disposable e-cigarette sales lacks professional knowledge, and that media reports mostly lean towards criticizing the product and repeating unverified information. He criticized the media for ignoring the potential negative impacts on public health and the economy that a ban on e-cigarettes could bring, emphasizing that a comprehensive ban could result in financial losses for the government and force many legally operating companies to close, thereby restricting adult consumers' access to products that have been tested and meet safety requirements. This could potentially increase harm to public health.

 

A recent study from the Yale School of Public Health suggests that restrictions on e-cigarette sales not only lead to an increase in sales of traditional tobacco products, but also cause people to become more dependent on regular cigarettes. The study's co-author, Abigail S. Friedman, points out that smoking traditional tobacco is much more harmful to health than using e-cigarettes. The findings further challenge the feasibility of a complete ban and its effectiveness in protecting public health.

 

According to experts in the field of public health, although the long-term effects of e-cigarettes are unknown, they may be a better option for those looking to quit or reduce smoking. In Poland, there are approximately 8.4 million smokers of traditional tobacco products, with nearly one-third of adults smoking daily, while only 1% use e-cigarettes. These numbers clearly highlight the issue at hand.

 

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