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Experts Critique Tobacco Control Bill During Meru County Public Exercise

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During a public participation exercise in Meru County, harm reduction experts criticized sections of the Tobacco Control (Amendment) Bill of 2024. The experts argued that the bill requires refinement to effectively safeguard public health and conform to current realities. Key concerns included the absence of a definition for tobacco control and the lack of differentiation between combustible and non-combustible tobacco products.

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The proposed amendments to the Tobacco Control Bill could significantly impact the tobacco and nicotine product industries. Experts specifically warned that the current proposals risk classifying different products together, potentially denying smokers alternatives for quitting.

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    The tobacco and nicotine product industries might face changes in sales and costs due to regulatory classification

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