Vape spain new tobacco product development

Spanish Philip Morris Company Seeks New Tobacco Development
Daniel Cuevas, the President of Philip Morris Spain hopes to meet with the new Minister of Health (M ó nica Garc í a) with the aim of improving tobacco prevention measures.
Reducing and especially affecting secondhand smoke and tobacco among minors.

According to Cuevas in an interview, he supports strengthening regulations for new tobacco products, such as heated tobacco and vapes.
He acknowledges that the development speed of these products has not met expectations in terms of commercialization and taxation.
He further emphasized that the management of packaging, taste, and sales channels for these new products is an important step to ensure that tobacco products do not fall into the hands of minors.


Cuevas specifically pointed out that although e-cigarettes as a substitute for tobacco may be a better choice, they still need to be regulated.
He advocates that the attraction of products should be managed, including packaging, illustrations, and flavors that appeal to minors.
In addition, he emphasized that nicotine products should undergo strict age verification to ensure that only adults can purchase them.

Regarding the Minister of Health‘s first statement on tobacco related issues.
The President of Philip Morris Spain stated that it is reasonable and predictable for the Minister of Health to prioritize public health protection.
He expressed their agreement with the Minister of Health‘s emphasis on decision-making based on scientific evidence.

Cuevas emphasized that in order to protect non-smokers and prevent minors from smoking.
They are willing to actively participate in relevant dialogues and actively promote the search for solutions.
Cuevas also suggested conducting research on the air quality in public places such as restaurant terraces to target tobacco product restrictions.

Cuevas believes that if independent research, such as research conducted by Spanish universities.
Concludes that nicotine products cause damage to air quality.
They will fully support greater restrictions.
He also emphasized that according to their understanding.Vapes and heated tobacco do not produce second-hand smoke and will not have any impact on non-smokers.

Cuevas ultimately stated that as a company.
They are very enthusiastic about eliminating the worst nicotine products and shifting towards better alternatives without combustion.
He expressed confidence that public health workers will eventually realize that countries such as Sweden, which support the development of better alternatives in prevention and smoking cessation policies, are at the forefront globally.