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RIVM conducts research on the harmful effects of the use of tobacco and nicotine products. What impact has smoking on health, what makes tobacco and nicotine products attractive and addictive? RIVM aims to support global tobacco policymaking and enforcement of tobacco regulation.
A dedicated team conducts research to inform policymakers about tobacco and nicotine products’ attractiveness, addictiveness, and toxicity. Tobacco regulatory science supports the discouragement of tobacco use and enforcement of regulation.
Areas of expertise
RIVM focuses on:
- signalling and assessing new products and trends in additives and product design,
- composition of products and emissions,
- user behaviour and sensory perception,
- risk communication,
- risk assessment,
- policy advice.
News
RIVM recommends a standardised design for e-cigarettes to reduce e-cigarette appeal
Features like a sleek design, technical add-ons such as Bluetooth, and ease of concealment are examples that make e-cigarettes attractive to young people, according to research by RIVM. That is why RIVM recommends policymakers to consider implementing a standardised design for e-cigarettes
Smokers inhale more tar, nicotine and carbon monoxide when measured with WHO method
RIVM has measured the amount of tar, nicotine and carbon monoxide (TNCO) in all filter cigarettes sold in the Netherlands with the WHO Intense method.