Harm Reduction

By Surse Pierpoint Fundación Libertad  In 2022 the Panamanian legislature passed a law (#315) that prohibited the import, commercialization and use of e cigarettes, vaporizers, etc. The Fundación Libertad and other organizations dedicated to promoting the rights of individuals to freely choose what products they would like to consume objected strenuously to said prohibition from […]

The Tholos Foundation is proud to have published two papers analysing the impact of the deeply misguided attempts to ban flavored reduced risk tobacco alternatives, and setting out options for smarter, more targeted polices to reduce underage usage. Authored by Tholos Foundation Director of Consumer Issues’ Tim Andrews, the first paper is a comprehensive analysis […]

Tholos Foundation International Research Fellow Pieter Cleppe has authored a paper responding to the recent European Commission Evaluation of the legislative framework for tobacco control. As policymakers deliberate onthe most effective strategies to combat smoking, this presents a unique opportunity to analyse the perspectives of both citizens and academic & research institutions. Despite robust evidence, […]

The Tholos Foundation recently commissioned international polling firm IPSOS to investigate the likely effects of Uzbekistan’s recently passed legislation to ban reduced risk nicotine pouches. The results were very clear that two thirds of consumers use these products for health related reasons, and if fully implemented this ban would lead to an significant increase in […]

Exclusive polling of vapers in Slovenia, commissioned by the Tholos Foundation in conjunction with IPSOS Research, found that the government’s proposed ban on flavors will impact the more than 70% of vapers who currently use non-tobacco flavors such as fruit (56%) and mint (27%). Moreover, 4 in 5 Slovenian vapers think a flavor ban will […]

The Tholos Foundation, in partnership with Japan-based Pacific Alliance Institute and Sweden-based consulting firm Scantech Strategy Advisors, today released a policy paper, Safer Nicotine Works, on how Sweden and Japan have successfully reduced smoking rates by introducing safer alternative nicotine products.   Safer Nicotine Works explores the impact of oral nicotine and heated tobacco products on smoking […]

A 2023 survey of German vapers commissioned by the Tholos Foundation and conducted by Ipsos (n=402 adult vapers, September 2023) finds overwhelming opposition to flavor bans—and strong evidence they would backfire. Key findings: Germany’s data is unambiguous: remove flavors, and consumers don’t disappear—they switch channels or revert to smoking. You can see the poll results […]

In response to a recent wave of vape flavor restrictions in Denmark, Tholos commissioned a comprehensive poll by IPSOS. The results show a widespread consensus among Danes, who strongly oppose this ban. Also shown is the fact that most vapers have been able to access banned flavors despite the ban, causing worries about the rise […]

In response to a recently enacted vape flavor ban in California, Tholos commissioned a comprehensive poll by IPSOS. The results show a sweeping consensus among Californians, who widely oppose this ban. Also shown is the fact that most vapers have been able to access banned flavors despite the ban, causing worries about the rise of […]

Denmark Poll: Flavor Ban Widely Circumvented as 93% Say Banned Products Are Easy to Find A 2023 survey of Danish vapers commissioned by the Tholos Foundation and conducted by Ipsos (n=306 adult vapers, May 2023) has found that Denmark’s flavor ban has neither eliminated demand nor meaningfully restricted access. Key findings: Denmark clearly shows flavor […]