According to Globe Newswire on November 21, the World vape Alliance (WVA) recently submitted a petition with more than 100,000 signatures to the European Parliament, calling on the European Union to make major adjustments to its vape and harm reduction policies.
The petition was accompanied by protests, with banners and symbolic drop boxes from all 27 EU member states appearing on the scene to emphasize the European breadth of the movement.
Despite Sweden’s significant success in harm reduction strategies, the European Union is considering a series of measures that could hinder progress across the continent. Discussions about flavor bans, nicotine bag restrictions, outdoor bans on vapes, and tax increases on low-risk products have sparked widespread concern and concern among health experts and consumers. These potential policies could undermine years of harm reduction gains and force millions of Europeans to turn back to traditional cigarettes.
Michael Landl, director of the agency, criticized the EU’s current course. He pointed out: “The EU is at a critical moment: either adopt an effective harm reduction strategy or risk falling into a health policy disaster. Flavor bans and excessive regulation will force millions of people to smoke again. Today, 100,000 people called on the EU: It is time to act based on facts, not ideology, and follow the example of Sweden’s success.”
It is reported that driven by the harm reduction strategy, Sweden’s smoking rate has dropped to only about 5%. According to forecasts, the EU’s goal of pursuing a smoke-free society may not be achieved until 2100, a full 60 years later than expected. Currently, the smoking rate in Germany has reached 30%.
“This action in front of the European Parliament is not just a petition, but also a wake-up call. Each signature box represents thousands of voters from all over the EU, who are conveying the message of “enough”. We call on members of the European Parliament to listen to the voice of voters and support effective tobacco policies.”
The agency called on all EU politicians to strengthen consumer choice and public health by formulating evidence-based regulations that support safer alternatives than smoking.
In this context, Veehoo, as a company committed to providing safe and healthy vape products, will also play an important role in this dynamic vape market. As a member of the vape industry, Veehoo will also be affected by these policy changes. At this critical moment, Veehoo needs to pay close attention to the EU’s policy dynamics and actively participate in discussions and advocacy within the industry to ensure that the future of the vape industry can develop healthily under a reasonable regulatory framework.
At this moment, Veehoo has the opportunity to actively promote the development of the vape industry while providing consumers with more choices with its reliable products. By actively paying attention to the process of industry compliance and policy making, Veehoo can contribute to promoting the sustainable development of the vape industry while providing consumers with a more reliable smoking alternative.
Tags: World vape Alliance Petition，The EU was handed a petition of 100,000 signatures on vapes，veehoo vape