Strasbourg, France, Oct. 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As kick-off for the #AgainVapingBeatSmoking campaign, the World Vapers’ Alliance (WVA) delivered the message that vaping can save 19 million lives in Europe to the European Parliament. Representatives of the WVA met with a number of Members of the European Parliament to current their “Vaping Products Directive” to point out how vaping must be handled to fulfil its full potential for public well being. Additionally, the WVA unveiled a protest artwork set up in entrance of the European Parliament in Strasbourg.
The campaign launches because the EU-wide tobacco laws, Tobacco Products Directive (TPD), is being reviewed by European legislators. The World Vapers’ Alliance has participated within the EU Commission’s public name for proof to talk out in opposition to flavour bans and extreme regulation. Now, the WVA amplifies voices of the European vaping neighborhood in Strasbourg and throughout Europe to assist acknowledge vaping as an efficient hurt discount instrument with a possible to avoid wasting the lives of 19 million people who smoke in Europe.
Michael Landl, director of the World Vapers’ Alliance stated:
“By backing vaping we can beat smoking and save 19 million lives with sensible regulation. The EU call for evidence has seen a record number of 24,000 responses, showing that consumers want to embrace tobacco harm reduction, and it happens that vaping has been proven one of the most successful so far. The EU needs to put an end to current discussions about flavour bans and vaping must be kept affordable and accessible. It is time for the EU to fully endorse tobacco harm reduction and to make vaping a centre piece of it.”
The campaign launched in the present day in Strasbourg, France with a Don’t Let 19 Million Lives Fall protest artwork set up and can unfold to 10 cities in six nations throughout October – November 2022.
“We will host community events and protests in France, Poland, Czech Republic, Italy, Portugal and Belgium to draw attention to one of the most crucial pieces of legislation for the future of vaping. It is time for politicians to listen to consumers and science,” stated WVA’s director, Michael Landl.
WVA has additionally launched a petition in opposition to dangerous vaping regulation corresponding to flavour bans, or excessive taxation on vaping merchandise. The signatures might be delivered to Members of the European Parliament on the finish of the tour in November.
- “Don’t Let 19 Million Lives Fall” artwork set up
- Members of the World Vapers’ Alliance on the “Don’t Let 19 Million Lives Fall” set up
