No

Statement

TRUTH

 1

“The tobacco industry contributes to scientific research on the harmful effects of tobacco to protect public health”

The tobacco industry has a long history of crafting arguments about smoking and health to dismiss or undermine the scientific research on the harms of smoking.

 2

 “Tobacco companies are complying with regulations prohibiting advertising and marketing of their products”

Tobacco corporations still use many sophisticated promotional strategies, focusing on teenagers, women and girls through modern media, influencers, sports sponsorship such as racing, football... to attract new users, especially young people.

 3

“The tobacco industry has implemented its corporate social responsibility (CSR) and brought efficiency to the community”

The tobacco industry practices corporate social responsibility (CSR) to build an image for promotion, to cover up negative impacts, and to normalize addictive products to attract users. 

 4

“Supporting governments in preventing tobacco harm”

Worldwide, the tobacco industry has a long history of taking legal action against tobacco control activities.

5

“Heated tobacco products (IQOS) are only for adults and help quit smoking conventional cigarettes”

Heated tobacco has not been shown to help quit smoking, and many users continue to smoke cigarettes at the same time.

6

“E-cigarettes and heated tobacco products are “harm reduction” products”

WHO and many studies have shown that e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products still contain nicotine – a highly addictive substance – along with many other toxic chemicals that can cause heart disease, lung disease and cancer. These products are not a safe choice and are still addictive, especially dangerous for young people.