Warsaw, Poland - October 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - The World Vaping Alliance (WVA), a global advocacy organization for e-cigarettes, has launched the #BackVapingBeatSmoking campaign in Warsaw to push for the acceptance of e-cigarettes among Polish decision-makers. As part of the campaign, the WVA has conveyed a message to the representatives of Civic Platform (Platforma Obywatelska) that e-cigarettes could potentially save the lives of one million people in Poland and 19 million people across Europe.
The World Vaping Association (WVA) has presented their "E-cigarette Products Harm Reduction" to highlight how it can effectively address air pollution and maximize its potential for public health. Additionally, the World Tobacco Association showcased an artistic installation in the shape of a domino, which swept through the capital of Poland, to raise awareness on the importance of reducing tobacco harm.
In Poland, over one million smokers may switch to e-cigarettes if the government supports harm reduction. However, if politicians do not ban flavors, increase taxes, or lower nicotine content in e-liquids, one million people may die from tobacco-related diseases. More than 70,000 people die from smoking in Poland each year, and this number will continue to rise if politicians do not change their harm reduction methods.
WVA's partner is the Polish organization "People's Law" which deals with issues related to citizens' freedom and the dangers of excessive regulation of the market for goods and services.
We are working together with the World Vapers' Alliance to demand that Polish politicians make changes, as the current situation where harm reduction is being threatened is causing concern among consumers, businesses, and civil society. The current government recently introduced a tax on e-cigarettes, without considering the potential impact on public health. We hope for a thorough analysis and a wide public debate to take place, followed by legislative action aimed at intervening in the daily lives of Polish citizens," said Sara Lamonte Hammoudi, Coordinator of the Przemyslaw Drwal Movement.
This is just a part of the #BackVapingBeatSmokin campaign launched by the group in Strasbourg last week. The World Vapers' Alliance also held an art installation titled "Don't Let 19 Million Die" in front of the European Parliament to draw the attention of EU decision-makers to the need for harm reduction measures across Europe.
Over the next few weeks, the World Vaping Alliance (WVA) will host similar art exhibitions in the Czech Republic, Italy, Portugal, and Belgium. The organization is also launching a Europe-wide campaign to urge EU policy makers to recognize vaping as a harm-reducing mechanism for tobacco users and to avoid over-regulation in the upcoming review of EU tobacco laws, while providing tobacco cessation aid. The petition will be presented to the European Parliament in Brussels in November.
Earlier this year, over 24,000 EU citizens voiced their opinions at a public consultation held by the commission on tobacco legislation, calling for regulatory bodies not to ban e-cigarettes. Public institutions must take into account the views of consumers. "5% of Polish adults smoke, it's time to listen to their opinions!" said Landl.
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