Why is Mark Holland making it harder for smokers to quit?
Federal Health Minister Mark Holland has sought new powers within the federal budget, which allow for him, or any future health minister to override Health Canada’s approval of natural health products, smoking cessation tools and even medical devices. This new power was deemed necessary by the health minister to further regulate access to nicotine pouches, […]
South Africa’s new government should seize the momentum for harm reduction
Following a heated election in May, South Africa assembled a new government this month that will lead the way on key policies for the country going forward. Health insurance and care have been a major point of discussion in this election cycle, indicating that consumers and patients put great value on public health policy as […]
Banning the display of vape products may impact retailers and lead to boom in the industry’s black market, experts warn
KUALA LUMPUR, June 21 — With the Health Ministry set to fully enforce the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health 2024 (Act 852) this month, experts said drastic moves like banning the display of vape products at shop counters can lead to creating a whole new market for non-compliant and illegal products. Pankaj Kumar, […]
Juul Ban Reversal Welcomed
The potential return of Juul to U.S. store shelves would represent a win for consumers and tobacco harm reduction, according to the Consumer Choice Center (CCC). On June 6, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration rescinded its 2022 marketing denial order. While the move is neither an authorization nor a denial, it places the company’s premarket […]
Un organisme s’oppose à l’interdiction générationnelle du tabac à l’Î.-P.-É.
L’Agence pour le choix du consommateur demande au gouvernement de l’Île-du-Prince-Édouard de ne pas aller de l’avant avec son projet d’interdire la vente de tabac à toute personne née après une certaine date. Cet organisme international de défense des consommateurs, qui a un bureau en Ontario, craint que cette initiative va encourager le marché noir de […]
Consumer Advocates Call Out FDA’s Failure to Prioritize Access to Safer Nicotine Alternatives
In a highly anticipated House Oversight hearing, consumer advocates speak out against the FDA’s alarming neglect in facilitating access to safer nicotine alternatives for millions of adult consumers. Despite the bipartisan mandate of the Tobacco Control Act of 2009, the FDA’s performance has fallen short of expectations, leaving countless individuals without viable options to effectively transition […]
Pentingnya Sosialisasi dan Edukasi untuk Memerangi Rokok Elektrik Ilegal
Rokok elektrik atau vape saat ini merupakan bagian yang sudah digunakan oleh jutaan orang di seluruh dunia, termasuk juga di Indonesia. Saat ini, kita bisa dengan mudah mendapatkan berbagai produk-produk vape dengan berbagai variannya dengan sangat mudah, baik melalui toko fiisk maupun melalui dunia maya. Fenomena semakin meningkatnya vape ini tentunya memiliki dampak langsung terhadap […]
FDA Urged to Prioritize Access to Safer Alternatives
Consumer advocates spoke out against what they describe as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s “alarming neglect” in facilitating access to safer nicotine alternatives for millions of adult consumers during a House Oversight hearing today. “Despite the bipartisan mandate of the Tobacco Control Act of 2009, the FDA’s performance has fallen short of expectations, leaving […]
Proposal on Restricting Vaping Spaces Harms Scottish Vapers
London (UK), 9 February 2024 – The Consumer Choice Center (CCC) is worried about tobacco harm reduction methods being impeded on by the latest proposal of the Scottish Conservative Party to ban vaping in enclosed public spaces. In a statement, Mr Mike Salem, the UK Country Associate for CCC expressed concern about the proposal. He stated: […]
Government to remove the Generational Endgame coincides with the principles of the federal constitution
KUALA LUMPUR, 7th November 2023 – The Consumer Choice Center (CCC) is supporting the government’s action to remove the generational endgame from the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Bill 2023 because it is against the principle of equality before the law. Representative of the Malaysian Consumer Choice Center, Tarmizi Anuwar said: “The government’s […]
Pentingnya Melibatkan Semua Pihak dalam Perumusan Kebijakan Tembakau
Kebijakan regulasi tembakau merupakan salah satu kebijakan yang kerap menimbulkan berbagai pro dan kontra di berbagai negara di dunia, termasuk juga di Indonesia. Di satu sisi, tembakau merupakan salah satu bahan dasar untuk produk rokok, yang sudah terbukti menjadi salah satu sumber berbagai penyakit kronis terhadap para penggunanya. Tetapi di sisi lain, tidak bisa dipungkiri […]
Ensure Generational Endgame policy achievable in decreasing smoking prevalence in Malaysia, says consumer body
KUALA LUMPUR: Policymakers should delve deeper into the Generational Endgame (GEG) policy, ensuring it offers a practical and attainable method to decrease smoking prevalence in Malaysia. The Malaysian Consumer Choice Center (MCCC) representative Tarmizi Anuwar said the government also needs to carry out a more meaningful and quality engagement process to ensure that every stakeholder […]
