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ΦρΕνο στα αρω&mu ;ατισμeνα θερμαινoμενα προioντα &kappa ;απνοy-«Προκαλεi το 90% των καρκiν ων»

The ban on heated tobacco products with aroma or flavor comes into force from today Wednesday, the Commission announced. Member States have eight months to transpose the delegated directive into national law. The new rules will come into full effect from 23 October 2023, after a transitional period to exhaust the existing stock.

It is noted that the ban does not cover all e-cigarette products with the use of steam (vaping) but only those who use tobacco.

“Tobacco causes 90% of lung cancers. It is important to strongly insist on reducing tobacco consumption, given the constant introduction of new products to the market,” Health Commissioner Stella Kyriakidou said.

According to a related announcement, the ban was decided after the significant increase in sales of these tobacco products throughout the EU. The Commission's intention is to contribute to one of the objectives of the European Plan to Fight Cancer, namely the reduction of the percentage of the population that uses tobacco products to 5% by 2040.< /p>

“Thanks to the ban, our citizens, especially young people, will be better protected from the harmful effects of these products. This ban brings us one step closer to a 'smoke-free generation',” added Mrs Kyriakidou.

Source: www.reporter.com.cy

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