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Where are HNB tobacco products marketed?

HNB tobacco products are marketed or planned to be marketed in close to forty countries as of September 2017*, and based on the current trend, it is likely that these tobacco products will be introduced in more countries.

Are HNBs tobacco products electronic-cigarettes?

No, HNB tobacco products are not e-cigarettes. HNB tobacco products heat tobacco to generate nicotine. E-cigarettes heat e-liquid, which may or may not contain nicotine and in most cases do not contain tobacco.

Are HNB tobacco products safer than conventional tobacco?

Currently, there is no evidence to demonstrate that HNB tobacco products are less harmful than conventional tobacco products. Some tobacco industry-funded studies have claimed that there are significant reductions in the formation of and exposure to harmful and potentially harmful constituents relative to standard cigarettes. However, there is currently no evidence to suggest that reduced exposure to these chemicals translates to reduced risk in humans. Therefore, additional independent studies will be required to substantiate claims of reduced risk/harm.

Are HNB tobacco products safe for second-hand exposure?

Currently, there is also insufficient evidence on the potential effects of second-hand emissions produced by HNB tobacco products. Independent studies are needed to assess the risk posed to bystanders exposed to emissions released from HNB tobacco products.

What does WHO recommend?

All forms of tobacco use are harmful, including HNB tobacco products. Tobacco is inherently toxic and contains carcinogens even in its natural form. Therefore, HNB tobacco products should be subject to policy and regulatory measures applied to all other tobacco products, in line with the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC).