Why are menthol cigarettes banned in the UK?

A ban on characterising flavours in tobacco products (including menthol), as part of the European Union’s revised Tobacco Products Directive (or TPD2), was introduced in the UK in May 2020. Flavourings, particularly menthol, appeal to young people and are erroneously perceived as less harmful.

What is the problem with menthol cigarettes?

Menthol cigarettes have also been found to increase both the likelihood of becoming addicted and also the degree of addiction. Scientific evidence also indicates that menthol smokers are less likely than non-menthol smokers to successfully quit smoking despite having a higher urge to end their tobacco dependence.

Is it illegal to buy menthol cigarettes?

Gavin Newsom in 2020 signed a bill banning the sale of most flavored tobacco products, including menthol cigarettes. The tobacco industry responding by funding referendum campaign, which in January acquired enough signatures put the question on the ballot.

What cigarettes are replacing menthol?

IQOS menthol heated tobacco is an alternative to menthol cigarettes that is still available in the UK.

Which is worse menthol or regular cigarettes?

Menthol in cigarettes creates a cooling sensation in the throat and airways when the user inhales, making cigarette smoke feel less harsh on the user. However, menthol cigarettes are not less harmful than other cigarettes and they are likely a greater risk to public health than non-menthol cigarettes.

Are there any menthol cigarettes in the UK?

The UK and EU banned cigarettes with a “characterising menthol flavour” in May 2020.

Can you bring menthol cigarettes to UK?

Many menthol smokers may choose to purchase menthol cigarettes in countries where the ban hasn’t been implemented and then bring them back to the UK for personal consumption. It will not be illegal to do so, as long as people stick to the duty-free limit set by the country they’re visiting.

Can you still buy dual cigarettes UK?

The new laws mean that menthol cigarettes, menthol filters and papers, and skinny cigarettes can no longer be produced and sold in stores in the UK. The ban also means that the production of click dual cigarettes – such as Sterling Dual – that change from normal to menthol, has been halted.

Do menthols crystallize your lungs?

While we can’t set your mind at ease about smoking cigarettes, we can at least reassure you that the menthol in menthol cigarettes is not crystallizing in your lungs or otherwise damaging your health. Menthol makes skin feel colder by stimulating the nerve endings that detect cold.

When will they stop selling menthol cigarettes?

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced plans to ban menthol flavored cigarettes and flavored cigars in 2022. Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently announced a plan to ban menthol flavored cigarettes and flavored cigars within the next year.

Will FDA ban menthol cigarettes?

In a landmark move, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has proposed a plan to ban menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars in the United States. The agency also announced Thursday that it will impose new restrictions on the sales of flavored e-cigarettes in retail stores, limiting them to closed-off areas that are inaccessible to minors.

Where are menthol cigarettes banned?

In 2017, Canada was one of the first countries in the world to introduce a national ban on menthol cigarettes, as well as most cigars and blunt wraps (hollowed-out cigar wrappers that are often filled with marijuana). Ethiopia, Senegal, Uganda, Nigeria, Moldova, Turkey, and the European Union have implemented similar bans.

Can the FDA ban cigarettes?

The FDA can ban any tobacco product it wants, except for cigarettes under the smoking prevention and tobacco control act of 2009. Also, cities and states are free to ban whatever products they want. Your authoritative citation fell off.