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This exclusion is unacceptable. Harm reduction saves lives, and it&#8217;s imperative that this is recognised and integrated into global tobacco control policies<\/em>. <em>The proposed measures at COP10 could drastically restrict access to safer nicotine alternatives. These include equating these alternatives with traditional cigarettes, prohibiting flavours that are essential in aiding smoking cessation, and implementing other restrictive policies<\/em>.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Landl further states, &#8220;<em>The potential restrictions being considered at COP10 are not just counterproductive; they&#8217;re a threat to public health. 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