{"id":5850,"date":"2024-10-31T08:17:53","date_gmt":"2024-10-31T12:17:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/worldvapersalliance.com\/?p=5850"},"modified":"2024-10-31T08:17:53","modified_gmt":"2024-10-31T12:17:53","slug":"frances-ban-on-nicotine-pouches-another-step-backward","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/worldvapersalliance.com\/en_gb\/frances-ban-on-nicotine-pouches-another-step-backward\/","title":{"rendered":"France\u2019s Ban on Nicotine Pouches: Another Step Backward"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Paris, 30.10.2024<\/em> \u2013 French Health Minister Genevi\u00e8ve Darrieussecq has <a href=\"https:\/\/link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com\/ls\/click?upn=u001.kkA-2B5AE43OxWPGlc5bDzqMmUhbFGYdqWzfNCXy3u6nMTuMWai2iwwf-2FPnfwul0Yes-2B5NNcUwr0-2F-2BV8B-2FFC9WCDB5BpSLFHvrOR-2F9NCCNoGaYogVWDC10eBcQ1p8kS7obn-2B-2Bdx-2Fuf6HiImSZOxZLwkoQjG3tWEsfLvuHLZPDqoM0zxuH-2BsDtMRqGxgO0urLGqCUhwD0-2Blosn05101XGeHfgqXVbPAYSD5HoVWaSXjXNB-2FFFWl1AfRuv-2BtWGzU7bsuq6NZ_EHy7tFOGs40gVcYn37LlHB4LH7beuJx4SJAbMI-2FNlfkwhj-2FQYzYY45KYKypHva6I1tReIGTC-2F9uofjPB6G1W8Z5yfAA4M5nDR1OxL4yWRazKlUaNgNPNqmnJJzpn28lsSJnMAIwVwYHSfxiQazO6o6bqlP-2FlbkAKtgexiZc5XjZ2oRZiQ8gdQ6X63ztjdq1Ajvwb4tIAaXAfWPQpyBHeh10vjEd1yXowAFwKnyg2tIFk8V04qeABenVjfdJgzFgs6nILyBCvAiqa5hl6Y7UiDCFzM-2BXJ0VlKcxLnD6yv1Ihbpe-2F-2BI-2FPZ-2Fj-2BG39yNTxZ4LI8izox0GN9nvCLGOPyxs1ke5YiZO-2FP8DG5gWjv7zAKMXgat7bf5-2Bz6XehI6OYq3dboHeCm33ZDVlt5dYuE7Pg-3D-3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com\/ls\/click?upn%3Du001.kkA-2B5AE43OxWPGlc5bDzqMmUhbFGYdqWzfNCXy3u6nMTuMWai2iwwf-2FPnfwul0Yes-2B5NNcUwr0-2F-2BV8B-2FFC9WCDB5BpSLFHvrOR-2F9NCCNoGaYogVWDC10eBcQ1p8kS7obn-2B-2Bdx-2Fuf6HiImSZOxZLwkoQjG3tWEsfLvuHLZPDqoM0zxuH-2BsDtMRqGxgO0urLGqCUhwD0-2Blosn05101XGeHfgqXVbPAYSD5HoVWaSXjXNB-2FFFWl1AfRuv-2BtWGzU7bsuq6NZ_EHy7tFOGs40gVcYn37LlHB4LH7beuJx4SJAbMI-2FNlfkwhj-2FQYzYY45KYKypHva6I1tReIGTC-2F9uofjPB6G1W8Z5yfAA4M5nDR1OxL4yWRazKlUaNgNPNqmnJJzpn28lsSJnMAIwVwYHSfxiQazO6o6bqlP-2FlbkAKtgexiZc5XjZ2oRZiQ8gdQ6X63ztjdq1Ajvwb4tIAaXAfWPQpyBHeh10vjEd1yXowAFwKnyg2tIFk8V04qeABenVjfdJgzFgs6nILyBCvAiqa5hl6Y7UiDCFzM-2BXJ0VlKcxLnD6yv1Ihbpe-2F-2BI-2FPZ-2Fj-2BG39yNTxZ4LI8izox0GN9nvCLGOPyxs1ke5YiZO-2FP8DG5gWjv7zAKMXgat7bf5-2Bz6XehI6OYq3dboHeCm33ZDVlt5dYuE7Pg-3D-3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1730463453711000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3yjDE49wH51xy0GD5FIPo3\">announced<\/a> plans to ban nicotine pouches, a measure the World Vapers&#8217; Alliance (WVA) criticizes as counterproductive to public health.<\/p>\n<p>Michael Landl, Director of the WVA, responded to the decision:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBy banning nicotine pouches, <strong>Minister Darrieussecq is closing off an effective, far less harmful path for millions who struggle to quit smoking.<\/strong> Pouches have proven to help smokers transition away from cigarettes in other countries and are considerably safer. Rather than offering options, France risks pushing people toward smoking or the black market.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Nicotine pouches are a proven, consumer-friendly tool for reducing smoking rates. Studies show they are among the <a href=\"https:\/\/link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com\/ls\/click?upn=u001.kkA-2B5AE43OxWPGlc5bDzqEI4c7dHa9w4cV-2BV8OKoyVdvSjgXzX-2FNdg-2BRlJd4UFKRNq4ojnwmkBFdt33CJCJNhA-3D-3DDwB1_EHy7tFOGs40gVcYn37LlHB4LH7beuJx4SJAbMI-2FNlfkwhj-2FQYzYY45KYKypHva6I1tReIGTC-2F9uofjPB6G1W8Z5yfAA4M5nDR1OxL4yWRazKlUaNgNPNqmnJJzpn28lsSJnMAIwVwYHSfxiQazO6o6bqlP-2FlbkAKtgexiZc5XjZ2oRZiQ8gdQ6X63ztjdq1Ajvwb4tIAaXAfWPQpyBHeh10vjEd1yXowAFwKnyg2tIH8sh9dizX8XcWlBlJ-2F1BQvcFsupOYnsgffNSanDeimLE1sjQg64Hr-2FHC01QtF-2Fro-2Ble7QFjeFqokl1VYQVQ7RfGzYF3T7GZWj13kaDMSF0m1dYNGHMQheNdeDLOzdzXcFb3ezeclYfgE7BFaJfE9wwZ4Dwqs0d9krKrc9qa65l4A-3D-3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com\/ls\/click?upn%3Du001.kkA-2B5AE43OxWPGlc5bDzqEI4c7dHa9w4cV-2BV8OKoyVdvSjgXzX-2FNdg-2BRlJd4UFKRNq4ojnwmkBFdt33CJCJNhA-3D-3DDwB1_EHy7tFOGs40gVcYn37LlHB4LH7beuJx4SJAbMI-2FNlfkwhj-2FQYzYY45KYKypHva6I1tReIGTC-2F9uofjPB6G1W8Z5yfAA4M5nDR1OxL4yWRazKlUaNgNPNqmnJJzpn28lsSJnMAIwVwYHSfxiQazO6o6bqlP-2FlbkAKtgexiZc5XjZ2oRZiQ8gdQ6X63ztjdq1Ajvwb4tIAaXAfWPQpyBHeh10vjEd1yXowAFwKnyg2tIH8sh9dizX8XcWlBlJ-2F1BQvcFsupOYnsgffNSanDeimLE1sjQg64Hr-2FHC01QtF-2Fro-2Ble7QFjeFqokl1VYQVQ7RfGzYF3T7GZWj13kaDMSF0m1dYNGHMQheNdeDLOzdzXcFb3ezeclYfgE7BFaJfE9wwZ4Dwqs0d9krKrc9qa65l4A-3D-3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1730463453711000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2UKeGYZWdTyf_Mlc4omAWw\">least harmful nicotine alternative<\/a>s, with risk profiles similar to nicotine gum or patches. At the same time, they work as a <a href=\"https:\/\/link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com\/ls\/click?upn=u001.kkA-2B5AE43OxWPGlc5bDzqEI4c7dHa9w4cV-2BV8OKoyVdoQEKGqA9fVReEVvMXhUVsD0qbHyyyWqxM7-2FvQnxpvjg-3D-3DnCy6_EHy7tFOGs40gVcYn37LlHB4LH7beuJx4SJAbMI-2FNlfkwhj-2FQYzYY45KYKypHva6I1tReIGTC-2F9uofjPB6G1W8Z5yfAA4M5nDR1OxL4yWRazKlUaNgNPNqmnJJzpn28lsSJnMAIwVwYHSfxiQazO6o6bqlP-2FlbkAKtgexiZc5XjZ2oRZiQ8gdQ6X63ztjdq1Ajvwb4tIAaXAfWPQpyBHeh10vjEd1yXowAFwKnyg2tIF6DY5EHd3Kgf5fkarkI88MyBXPe-2FCXr-2FOjV43nK-2BP-2FUisCRIZ7xL83PhlFLIV6dIBvu8gMLr1Yo3ikqrq6XErqj8iS09d7JI3zv8VcrY3l5LsdGNeibCqepZcaf-2B2qYGl0VAQTdehSyDDmSB-2FMeJSZrSk1cgPMFquos5P1gbypIQ-3D-3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com\/ls\/click?upn%3Du001.kkA-2B5AE43OxWPGlc5bDzqEI4c7dHa9w4cV-2BV8OKoyVdoQEKGqA9fVReEVvMXhUVsD0qbHyyyWqxM7-2FvQnxpvjg-3D-3DnCy6_EHy7tFOGs40gVcYn37LlHB4LH7beuJx4SJAbMI-2FNlfkwhj-2FQYzYY45KYKypHva6I1tReIGTC-2F9uofjPB6G1W8Z5yfAA4M5nDR1OxL4yWRazKlUaNgNPNqmnJJzpn28lsSJnMAIwVwYHSfxiQazO6o6bqlP-2FlbkAKtgexiZc5XjZ2oRZiQ8gdQ6X63ztjdq1Ajvwb4tIAaXAfWPQpyBHeh10vjEd1yXowAFwKnyg2tIF6DY5EHd3Kgf5fkarkI88MyBXPe-2FCXr-2FOjV43nK-2BP-2FUisCRIZ7xL83PhlFLIV6dIBvu8gMLr1Yo3ikqrq6XErqj8iS09d7JI3zv8VcrY3l5LsdGNeibCqepZcaf-2B2qYGl0VAQTdehSyDDmSB-2FMeJSZrSk1cgPMFquos5P1gbypIQ-3D-3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1730463453712000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2SflE1IBmLPcaVbU2sadI8\">smoking cessation<\/a> tool. By supporting rather than banning these products, countries can accelerate progress toward smoke-free societies, <a href=\"https:\/\/link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com\/ls\/click?upn=u001.kkA-2B5AE43OxWPGlc5bDzqC7GflNac1NOoPNVohtEHngyXFpTcubxzhzEBZ9-2BATevi6MDkuog1LEnLoR47e8EdlenxvKTu9EsDiPapAB2JnQKBlNRothlNheGX0gcmUqRkGsB_EHy7tFOGs40gVcYn37LlHB4LH7beuJx4SJAbMI-2FNlfkwhj-2FQYzYY45KYKypHva6I1tReIGTC-2F9uofjPB6G1W8Z5yfAA4M5nDR1OxL4yWRazKlUaNgNPNqmnJJzpn28lsSJnMAIwVwYHSfxiQazO6o6bqlP-2FlbkAKtgexiZc5XjZ2oRZiQ8gdQ6X63ztjdq1Ajvwb4tIAaXAfWPQpyBHeh10vjEd1yXowAFwKnyg2tIEhPp584UnsYmbIvtDdgxLDWJPKjLhscjFRC-2B5BREX2QXs9ofh86ACePcoQ3z0lHlKWcQhHapMGtAS5XgNoT7oSXeHC9uvbSRcQHyce71-2BE6L-2FWZb6M74Lr4VrXszLagjaHPN6U2OChua2d-2FfRGNQuRp0WgTyg5rRITND6GykHcPg-3D-3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/link.mediaoutreach.meltwater.com\/ls\/click?upn%3Du001.kkA-2B5AE43OxWPGlc5bDzqC7GflNac1NOoPNVohtEHngyXFpTcubxzhzEBZ9-2BATevi6MDkuog1LEnLoR47e8EdlenxvKTu9EsDiPapAB2JnQKBlNRothlNheGX0gcmUqRkGsB_EHy7tFOGs40gVcYn37LlHB4LH7beuJx4SJAbMI-2FNlfkwhj-2FQYzYY45KYKypHva6I1tReIGTC-2F9uofjPB6G1W8Z5yfAA4M5nDR1OxL4yWRazKlUaNgNPNqmnJJzpn28lsSJnMAIwVwYHSfxiQazO6o6bqlP-2FlbkAKtgexiZc5XjZ2oRZiQ8gdQ6X63ztjdq1Ajvwb4tIAaXAfWPQpyBHeh10vjEd1yXowAFwKnyg2tIEhPp584UnsYmbIvtDdgxLDWJPKjLhscjFRC-2B5BREX2QXs9ofh86ACePcoQ3z0lHlKWcQhHapMGtAS5XgNoT7oSXeHC9uvbSRcQHyce71-2BE6L-2FWZb6M74Lr4VrXszLagjaHPN6U2OChua2d-2FfRGNQuRp0WgTyg5rRITND6GykHcPg-3D-3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1730463453712000&amp;usg=AOvVaw00BY5pVTsrRAS9wYfllIXc\">reducing smoking-related illnesses and deaths<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The WVA urges the French government to reconsider and prioritise science-based, harm-reduction policies over prohibitions.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Paris, 30.10.2024 \u2013 French Health Minister Genevi\u00e8ve Darrieussecq has announced plans to ban nicotine pouches, a measure the World Vapers&#8217; Alliance (WVA) criticizes as counterproductive to public health. Michael Landl, Director of the WVA, responded to the decision: \u201cBy banning nicotine pouches, Minister Darrieussecq is closing off an effective, far less harmful path for millions [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":3245,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[13],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5850","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-press-releases"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>France\u2019s Ban on Nicotine Pouches: Another Step Backward - World Vapers&#039; Alliance<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/worldvapersalliance.com\/en_gb\/frances-ban-on-nicotine-pouches-another-step-backward\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_GB\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"France\u2019s Ban on Nicotine Pouches: Another Step Backward - World Vapers&#039; Alliance\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Paris, 30.10.2024 \u2013 French Health Minister Genevi\u00e8ve Darrieussecq has announced plans to ban nicotine pouches, a measure the World Vapers&#8217; Alliance (WVA) criticizes as counterproductive to public health. 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