The Belgian Superior Health Council (a scientific advisory board for the Government) acknowledged that vaping is less harmful than smoking and recommends smokers to switch to vaping. The recommendation to the Government was published last Tuesday. The report states that vaping “is a better alternative than smoking and can be used as a smoking cessation aid.”

The Superior Health Council says it has emphasised “that phasing out the use of traditional tobacco cigarettes must remain an absolute priority.”

The downside is that the Council continues to spread fear over a potential but as yet unproven link between flavours and a negative impact on health.

It says there should be a freeze on the current e-liquid market and not allow any new ingredients. This should be combined with an investigation of the effects of inhalation of e-liquids.

Michael Landl, directorul grupului global de susținere a vapingului World Vapers' Alliance, a comentat: “It is great that the Council acknowledges the benefits of vaping and its role in helping smokers quit. Vaping is proven to be one of the most successful smoking cessation methods. Now the Minister of Health, Frank Vandenbroucke, needs to follow their lead.

“Din păcate, Consiliul pare să treacă cu vederea cel mai important aspect legat de arome: acestea sunt esențiale pentru utilizatorii de țigări electronice și pentru fumătorii care doresc să treacă la țigări electronice. Evident, avem nevoie de controale de siguranță și calitate, dar trebuie să evităm interzicerea aromelor în general. Acest lucru i-ar împinge pe mii de utilizatori de țigări electronice înapoi la fumat sau pe piața neagră. Prin urmare, ar dăuna sănătății publice în loc să o îmbunătățească.”

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