A survey conducted by the World Vapers’ Alliance (WVA) among its members found that 97% of respondents prefer vaping flavours or a combination of flavours and tobacco taste. Additionally, higher taxation would push almost a third of vapers to the black market. The WVA urges politicians to listen to consumers and avoid regulations and bans, creating a public health disaster.

Michael Landl, Director of the World Vapers’ Alliance, said: “The survey among our members confirms what science has repeatedly proved: flavours are essential for people to quit smoking. Bans and high taxation only boost the black market and push many vapers back to smoking. It is time that politicians start listening to those most affected by their policies: the consumers!”

Principais conclusões da pesquisa:

Sabores:

• Um número impressionante de 97% de entrevistados prefere sabores de vapor ou uma combinação de sabores e gosto de tabaco. Apenas 3% dizem que preferem tabaco.
• Se os sabores fossem proibidos: mais da metade dos vapers tentariam colocar seus sabores no mercado negro ou voltariam a fumar. 21% dizem que vaporizariam exclusivamente sabores de tabaco, e 16% acham que parariam de vaporizar.

Aumento de impostos:

• Aumentos de impostos dividiriam o comportamento de consumo dos vapers:
  • 31% would keep vaping like they are currently and pay the higher price;
  • 30% say they would vape less to make up for the increased price;
  • 28% would try to get their products on the black market.

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