a b c Food and Drug Administration, Tobacco Product Standard for Menthol in Cigarettes, 5 April 2022 This popularity among consumers for flavored capsule cigarettes could be largely attributed to the fact that consumers perceive flavored capsule cigarettes are less harmful than regular cigarettes, lighter and smoother in taste, and also more stylish. A. Banerjee, U.S. FDA pushes ahead with move to ban menthol cigarettes, Reuters, 28 April 2022, accessed May 2022 a b C.N. Kyriakos, M.Z Zatońsky, F.T. Filippidis, Flavour capsule cigarette use and perceptions: A systematic review, Tobacco Control, Published Online First: 04 October 2021, doi: 10

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Across Canada, state menthol bans significantly increased quit success among menthol smokers compared with non-menthol smokers. 79 The ban also prevented relapse among smokers who had quit pre-ban. 80 In 2015, even though some states had already passed legislation, 15% of 15 to 19 year olds reported smoking menthol cigarettes. 81 Between 2018 and August 2020, 2-3% of 16-19 year olds were estimated to be smoking menthol or capsule cigarettes. 82 Most menthol smokers switched to non-menthol cigarettes, and menthol accessories (which could provide a menthol flavour) remained on sale in Canada. 80 Where neighbouring countries do not implement a ban, it has been suggested that there is a risk that smuggling will increase. 90 Tobacco companies have used this argument when lobbying against regulation, including the TPD. As the tobacco companies make ‘massive profits’ from menthol, legal challenges and protests from the tobacco industry and third party allies are likely. 67 68 30% of British American Tobacco’s operating profit is reported to come from the sale of menthol cigarettes in the US alone. 69 Menthol can be present in tobacco products not labelled as menthol. 35 36 The tobacco industry has stated that this might occur as a by-product of processing, but that it is also added deliberately to improve the flavour. 8 37 Regulation and Industry Interference There are currently considerable sales of capsule products in both the US and European markets, so it is still too early to be able to objectively judge any impact to date,” explained Meredith. “That said, where legislation proposes to prohibit the use of characterizing flavors, this would likely pose a considerable risk to the future of capsule filters if implemented accordingly. “We expect that capsule filters will remain a key area of focus for the industry and continue to grow, particularly in the short term and as stricter regulation is enforced across the globe.

In addition, women were significantly more likely than men to prefer capsule cigarettes in many countries, a disparity also well documented for use of menthol and other flavoured cigarettes. 59–62 Tobacco industry documents reveal the deliberate targeting and modification of tobacco products to appeal to women, 63 64 whose brand preferences are largely driven by taste. 6 Insights from early industry consumer research on capsule cigarettes also identified greater appeal for women. 56 However, a gender association was not clear across other studies and capsule cigarettes are still clearly popular among men, 35 who may particularly find the gadgetry of capsule cigarettes appealing. a b c C.N. Kyriakos, P. Driezen, G. Fong et al, Illicit purchasing and use of flavor accessories before and after the EU menthol cigarette ban: Findings from the 2020–2021 ITC Netherlands Surveys, Tobacco Prevention & Cessation, 2022;8(Supplement):A25. doi:10.18332/tpc/150935 The menthol ban was adopted into UK legislation before the UK left the EU. Results from evaluations have been mixed. A study using the ITC Youth Tobacco and Vaping Survey found that in England, the percentage of youth smokers (age 16-19) whose usual cigarette brand was menthol declined from 12% in Feb 2020 to 3% in August 2020. This fall was not replicated in countries which did not have a menthol ban enacted during the study period. However, reported menthol smoking in the previous 30 days was still high post-ban at over 40%. 82 Between July 2020 and June 2021, Smoking Toolkit Study data suggested 16% smokers in England reported smoking menthol cigarettes; women and younger smokers were more likely to report menthol smoking. There appeared to be a decline in reported menthol smoking in mid-2021. 86 Some remaining reports of menthol smoking could be at least partly because menthol accessories and cigarillos were still available. 87 You can use Nicorette® Inhalators to completely replace all your cigarettes, to cut down, or to calm cravings at times where you can t or don t want to smoke (such as in smoke-free areas). Food and Drug Administration, FDA Commits to Evidence-Based Actions Aimed at Saving Lives and Preventing Future Generations of Smokers, press release, 29 April 2021, accessed September 2021

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LogicVapes have a good reputation amongst vapers, especially those looking for easy to use devices. The choice of different devices makes it a versatile brand and many people looking for their first vape kit after quitting traditional cigarettes are impressed by the Logic Welcome Kit due to it's convenient design. Logic Vapes at The Electric Tobacconist T. Perfetti, Menthol and the Design of Mentholated Cigarette Course, Applied research and development, pamphlet from R J Reynolds records, 20 December 1984, available from UCSF Industry Documents Library a b c J. Ducharme, The FDA Is Moving Forward with a Menthol Cigarette Ban. Here’s What the Science Says, Time, 4 May 2022, accessed May 2022 Case studies for regulatory approaches to tobacco products: menthol in tobacco products, World Health Organization advisory note (2018) a b K.A. East, K.L Reid, R. Burkhalter et al, Evaluating the Outcomes of the Menthol Cigarette Ban in England by Comparing Menthol Cigarette Smoking Among Youth in England, Canada, and the US, 2018-2020, JAMA Netw Open, 2022;5(5):e2210029. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2022.10029British American Tobacco , Chile: BAT to cease operations, BAT press release, 14 July 2015, accessed March 2020 Using flavouring agents as additives is thought to establish and sustain tobacco use, particularly among young people. STOP, U.S. Menthol Ban is a Victory for Public Health, but Don’t Expect the Tobacco Industry to Admit Defeat, press release, 30 April 2021, accessed September 2021 Court Upholds Brazil’s Power to Ban Tobacco Additives, Tobacco Reporter, 30 January 2021, accessed November 2021