"The harm is almost entirely because of the delivery system. People are smoking to get nicotine, but they're dying because of inhaling smoke"
David Sweanor talks about risk-proportionate regulation & how New Zealand could set a global precedent
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https://t.co/FEoZQF8nly
ASH New Zealand's "Surge Strategy" highlights the importance of risk-proportionate regulation & the recognition of emerging alternatives
Heavy-handed regulations will only serve to push more people towards smoking & away from safer alternatives
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https://t.co/rvygGqRJDy
VTANZ fight-back gaining momentum - international interest from globally respected vape news site VapingPost!
New Zealand is a small, but forward-thinking nation. Time to show the world what sensible & fair regulation looks like
#vtanz#vapingsaveslives
https://t.co/ELhKxlnKpP
@simonjbridges don't get us wrong - we are FOR vaping regulations
The industry has self-regulated for years now. We're experts on harm reduction and deterring youths. A flavour ban will only serve to push Kiwis back to smoking
#vtanz#vaperegulations
https://t.co/3G58CeEDId
"If our Government was to come down hard on our trusted products and professional local vape businesses, it would be like waving a big regulatory stick over Lion and DB Breweries after bootleg moonshine had poisoned some drinkers in America!"
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https://t.co/RsUcJ3Xye5
It's unfortunate that those in power - both in the media & political worlds - are unwilling to have a frank discussion about vaping
We need sensible and coherent regulations that work towards the 2025 smoke-free goal
#vtanz#harmreduction#flavourban
https://t.co/8yBsb64I3F
The NZ vape industry has a long & proud history of self-regulation and ethical practices
VTANZ is pushing for for sensible regulations that reduce the risk for consumers, and push NZ towards its smoke-free 2025 goal
#vtanz#harmreduction
https://t.co/bacCxz5Idw
A deluge of negative media stories from the US set the scene for a u-turn in the Government's opinion on vaping
We speak up about reasonable regulation, the smoke-free 2025 target, and what VTANZ members are doing to help
#vtanz#vapingsaveslives
https://t.co/Q43EribDDm