Submissions to TGA on heat-not-burn tobacco products



In late 2019, tobacco company PMI put an application to the TGA seeking to list tobacco prepared and packed for heating as an exempt item under the Poisons Standard. If accepted by the TGA, this would allow PMI – and other tobacco companies – to immediately sell their HnB tobacco products all Australians over the age of 18.To get more news about Heat not burn, you can visit hitaste official website.

These products are electronic devices that, unlike e-cigarettes, contain tobacco leaf which is heated to generate a nicotine-containing vapour. This makes them different from conventional cigarettes, as well as e-cigarette or vaping devices that use chemical liquids. Heated tobacco products are currently available in more than 50 countries.

PMI argues that scientific assessment shows HnB products produce lower levels of toxic chemicals than cigarettes. While some short-term studies indicate that level of toxicants in the vapor in these products is lower than the levels in the smoke of conventional cigarettes [i], there is no evidence that these products reduce the risk of tobacco-related illnesses [ii].

PMI also says that HnB products are a “better alternative for current Australian smokers who do not quit”. Evidence shows, however, that the introduction of HnB products would likely expand the tobacco market by attracting new users – young people in particular – and significantly reduce smoking cessation rates.

Lung Foundation Australia maintains our position that there are alternative, proven smoking cessation methods, such as best practice nicotine delivery systems and cessation programs, that do not expose the lungs to harmful elements. We are strongly recommending that the TGA adopt a protective and precautionary approach to HnB products.We want to know your views on current, past and future availability of tobacco cigarettes, flavoured e-cigarettes and HnB products in Australia. Your responses will help us to advocate against a decision to introduce products to the Australian market that could have a devastating impact on many lives.

Please take 5 minutes to complete this short survey and help us ensure our government takes a precautionary approach to the availability of HnB products in Australia. The survey will close at 4pm (AEST) on Friday 24 January.