Reports

A new survey commissioned by the Tholos Foundation and conducted by the renowned international polling firm Dynata reveals strong opposition among Polish consumers to the recently announced nicotine pouch flavor ban, and highlights its potentially devastating consequences for public health. If implemented, the ban would amount to a de facto prohibition of lifesaving nicotine pouches—products […]

The Tholos Foundation, in collaboration with IPSOS & HBS Economics, in a new research analyzed the risks of the proposed Danish regulations limiting nicotine content in nicotine pouches to 9 mg per pouch. Key findings highlight significant public health and economic concerns:Consumer behavior shifts: • Half (50%) of current nicotine pouch users would seek alternative […]

American workers continue to maintain a relatively low tax burden compared to their counterparts in other developed nations, according to the fourth edition of The Tax Burden on Global Workers: A Comparative Index, published in September by the Institut Économique Molinari (Paris), in partnership with the Tholos Foundation. The comprehensive study, authored by James Rogers and […]

The Tholos Foundation is proud to have commissioned a poll by internationally renown polling firm IPSOS showing the potential consequences of a low nicotine limit for pouches proposed by the Danish Government. This research clearly shows that the proposed nicotine limit in Denmark can cause an explosion of the black market as the vast majority […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

KUALA LUMPUR, MY –– 5/10/2023 –– The Tholos Foundation today released the 2023 International Trade Barrier Index. Singapore, New Zealand, and Japan scored the top spots for trade liberalization. While Indonesia, Russia, and India ranked the worst for deploying the most trade barriers. The TBI measures direct and indirect trade barriers imposed by 88 countries affecting 72% of the world’s people and 96% […]