Tobacco Control

The UK promised to defend harm reduction at COP11, then retreated. This analysis exposes silence, contradictions, and a failing tobacco-control agenda.

WHO applauds countries with rising smoking rates while criticising those cutting them. COP11’s awards reveal a hollow, politically driven approach to tobacco control.

A first-hand account exposes the 2025 World Conference on Tobacco Control as ideologically rigid, scientifically confused, and dangerously out of touch.

A new report analyzes Australia's 10-year tobacco control policies, including plain packaging, excise, and vaping's impact.

This editorial examines NoSmokeToken, a Web3 project rewarding anti-nicotine posts. It explores how the crypto scheme exploits public health messaging.

This editorial analyzes the BBC’s 2025 coverage of vaping and nicotine pouches, revealing overwhelmingly negative reporting that undermines harm reduction.

New UK data shows smoking rates exceed official figures. This editorial examines how regulations restrict vaping and harm reduction, threatening health targets.

This editorial examines how demand for vaping horror stories fuels unverified claims and explores the attention economy shaping harm reduction debates.

Discover the sensationalism in media! Explore NY Post's latest piece on nicotine pouches, exposing recycled research and the ongoing gender politics narrative.

Debunk ZYN misinformation with clarity. Discover the truth about nicotine, chemicals, microplastics, and synthetic nicotine in popular myths unravelled by experts.

ITV's investigation into the black market of nicotine pouches and the potential risks it poses to consumers.

Explore why tobacco control resists ZYN, despite its responsible marketing aimed at adults over 21. Discover the controversial debate on nicotine pouches and youth.

Spain's nicotine pouch regulations could slash 99% of products, banning additives, limiting flavours, and capping nicotine. How will this impact the market?

Public Health Gibraltar raises concerns about nicotine pouches among youth. Public consultation to balance risks and harm reduction.

The truth behind tobacco control's teen nicotine obsession. See how flawed policies and misinformation impact public health.

Quit Like Sweden advocates for smoke-free living through harm reduction, but faces criticism from TabakNee.

Mayo Clinic says no lesser of two evils with tobacco use. Smoking and smokeless tobacco both harm, but the differences matter.

Irish politics in turmoil: Social Democrats focus on nicotine pouches amidst housing crisis, homelessness, and rising living costs.

Is nicotine really ageing Gen Z? The Daily Mail thinks so, but the evidence is weak. This narrative might be more scaremongering than science.

A look at the misleading tactics in tobacco control strategies, highlighting the exploitation of primal fears and emotions in their approach.

Martin Cullip's analysis on the twisted version of harm reduction by WHO allies in tobacco control industry. Deceit, biased reviews, and more

Explore our critique of Dr. Mehdi Aloosh's stance on nicotine pouches. Uncover fact-checks and question the credibility of medical professionals when misinformation is spread.

Explore the contrasting approaches of the WHO's FCTC COP10 in addressing tobacco control and harm reduction at Panama.

Explore the FCTC COP10 implications for tobacco harm reduction. Learn how decisions at this conference could impact tobacco control policies.

Our interview with Clive Bates, a leading voice in tobacco harm reduction. Discussing nicotine's history, the future of tobacco and more.

Explore the impact of tobacco control policies on citizens' rights. See how misguided public health strategies can harm freedoms.

Explore controversy around Big Tobacco and the EU Tobacco Tax Directive. Uncover truth about THR and the Smoke-Free Partnership's stance.

This editorial examines Big Tobacco's future, weighing industry bans, fines, and a potential shift toward reduced-risk products like vapes and pouches.

Explore Mark Oates's analysis of Australia's anti-smoking policies. Understand why they underperform compared to UK, US, and New Zealand.

Delve into how nicotine pouches can transform Germany's anti-smoking efforts. Uncover the role of legalisation, safety, and awareness.

Delve into anti-tobacco activism, uncovering potential biases and the perpetuation of myths in the battle against tobacco and e-cigarette use

Watch 'How Sweden Quit Smoking,' a documentary by Tomasz Agencki. Explore the role of harm-reduction products & snus in low smoking rates.

FCTC COP10 approaches in November, documentation has been released. See the Most Laughable Parts of the WHO's FCTC Report on Nicotine Pouches

This editorial examines the Smokefree Partnership’s response to Belgium’s nicotine pouch ban, highlighting harm reduction principles and research gaps.

The Guardian are quite right to draw attention to the lack of regulation in this space - but to entirely forget the fact these products have helped countless people stop smoking - a deadly habit - is almost criminal.

This editorial critiques Ouest-France's recent article on nicotine pouches and corrects misconceptions about snus, harm reduction, and youth regulation.

Sweden nears a 5% smoking rate, but EU taxes and flavor bans on nicotine pouches threaten progress. This piece shows how these rules undermine harm reduction.