They have worried that if e-cigarettes are regulated too heavily, or become too expensive because of the cost of regulatory compliance, the public could miss out on a device that might save lives
But, the experience is different with each one
Thus, in Ukraine, the local American Chamber of Commerce organized a conference on the illegal tobacco trade in 2023, attended by members of parliament, representatives from key ministries, executives from companies such as Japan Tobacco International, and representatives from Kantar, a market research firm closely linked to the tobacco industry
The company used to be a sprawling conglomerate
"If all they smoke is menthol, and they see that there's no menthol cigarettes, hopefully they'll go to vaping
Regardless of the method chosen, every effort counts and can have a positive impact on the lives of those in need