Tobacco and nicotine products. What are the harmful, addictive and attractive substances in these products? And what does that mean for the health of the users?
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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.
Collaborations on tobacco
Studies in cooperation with universities and governmental institutions worldwide.
News
Two in five reduced the use of e-cigarettes after the introduction of the flavour ban
It appears that the ban on flavours for e-cigarettes (vapes) is affecting e-cigarette use. This was shown by an evaluation conducted by RIVM, which shows that 40% of the Dutch respondents had reduced their e-cigarette use because of the 2024 ban.
Excise duty increase affects smokers: more people attempt to quit, but more people also purchase tobacco abroad
According to research by RIVM on the 2023 excise duty increase, the increased excise duty (tax) on tobacco products is having a noticeable impact on smokers' behaviour.
