Vapotage: The CNCT Responds to the Media Offensive by the Fivape
The CNCT refutes the Fivape's media campaign against vaping regulations, highlighting misleading information and prioritizing public health concerns.Summary
The National Committee Against Smoking (CNCT) has responded to a media campaign launched by the French Interprofessional Federation of Vaping (Fivape) opposing the inclusion of vaping products in the draft budget law. The CNCT criticizes Fivape’s campaign as a lobbying effort that disseminates incomplete and inaccurate information, particularly regarding the risks associated with vaping. They dispute Fivape’s claim of a 95% risk reduction compared to tobacco, citing outdated and discredited methodology, and highlight the issue of dual smoking. The CNCT also condemns the campaign’s alarmist rhetoric and emphasizes the need for a public debate grounded in independent scientific data and public health, rather than industry interests. They warn against the increasing normalization of vaping, especially among young people, and differentiate vaping from approved nicotine replacement therapies, calling for regulations that prioritize public health and addiction prevention.
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