Added flavouring does not remove the underlying herbal blend, paper, filter characteristics or the effects of combustion
Bottom Line on VELO vs Cigarettes VELOs are oral nicotine pouches that are used as an alternative to cigarettes
Menthol, which was first added to cigarettes in the 1920s, is as old-school as it gets when it comes to flavored tobacco, yet it hasnt prompted action in the way that vape flavors such as cotton candy and strawberry-melon have
The tobacco industry also implemented a media blitz of television and social media ads in 2020 to fight a California bill prohibiting the sale of most flavored tobacco products, arguing that it would increase racial profiling by law enforcement, giving special treatment to the rich, and singling out communities of color. However, the FDA has made it clear since April 2021 that enforcement of the rules would be focused on manufacturers and retailers, not individual consumers
Further research and attention are needed to ensure that hard-hitting anti-tobacco campaigns find the sweet spot for maximizing tobacco control while minimizing stigma experienced by lung cancer patients and those suffering from tobacco-related illnesses
