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A science-based product regulation: the time has come to reduce toxic emissions to reduce harm

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Tobacco control has focused on reducing use, with little emphasis on regulating product toxicity. Articles 9 and 10 of the World Health Organization's Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) offer a mechanism to reduce harm by limiting toxic emissions, but implementation has stalled. A science-based regulatory framework is needed to set emission thresholds for toxicants. Inspiration can be found from other regulated sectors, and the initial focus should be on nine priority toxicants strongly linked to tobacco-related disease. An adaptive, evidence-based approach can complement existing strategies and accelerate harm reduction for more than 1 billion people who still smoke. The 11th FCTC Conference of the Parties in 2025 presents an opportunity to revisit the development of a toxicity reduction strategy.

Source: Frontiers in Public Health

DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2025.1687986

Authors: Michael Kunze, José Roberto Santin, Ursula Kunze

Institutions: Medical University of Vienna, Universidade do Vale do Itajaí

Language: English

Topic: Smoking Behavior and Cessation

Subfield: Physiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,801