Bangladesh, May 31 -- Summer Hanna, Head of Toxicology at BAT, discusses the evidence behind smokeless nicotine products, the importance of risk-proportionate regulation, and how science can help inform better public health outcomes while helping prevent underage access to such products.

Question: Smokeless nicotine products are gaining attention in some markets. What are the key scientific principles behind these reduced risk profile products compared to conventional cigarettes?

Summer Hanna: Scientific research has demonstrated that Smokeless Products, such as heated tobacco, vapour and nicotine pouches, expose consumers to fewer and lower levels of harmful chemicals compared to cigarettes. Combustion is the main source of toxicants ...