Studies have also shown that burning tobacco additives can
result in the formation of harmful compounds. However, it
is very difficult to consider the effects of a single additive in
isolation due to the overall combined effect of all the chemicals
present in the tobacco smoke. Moreover, the burnt
derivatives of some additives are also known to indirectly
boost the effects of nicotine on the brain (nicotine being the
main reason why people become addicted to smoking).
Despite this, the tobacco industry is allowed to use additives
and continues to do so, on the basis that they have been
considered safe for use in food or cosmetics by relevant
regulatory authorities. However, this is not a sufficiently
scientific basis upon which to justify their use in tobacco
products. This is because people do not generally consume/
use these food and cosmetic products in a state where the
additives are burnt (from being exposed to very high temperatures)
and then inhaled. In food and cosmetic goods,
consumers are exposed to these additives in a completely
different way to how they would be exposed to them through
smoking tobacco products. Therefore, these additives should
not be considered to have comparable effects on the body
when consumed in this way. Furthermore, the fact that these
additives can make tobacco products more attractive and
increase their use is particularly concerning given the toxic
and addictive nature of tobacco products.
Tobacco manufacturers also market ‘natural’ or ‘clean’ cigarettes
that reportedly have no chemicals or additives. However,
potential consumers of these cigarettes are reminded that
there is no such thing as a safe cigarette, because the smoke
that is produced still contains carcinogens and other toxic
compounds that come from the tobacco itself.
Studies have also shown that burning tobacco additives can
result in the formation of harmful compounds. However, it
is very difficult to consider the effects of a single additive in
isolation due to the overall combined effect of all the chemicals
present in the tobacco smoke. Moreover, the burnt
derivatives of some additives are also known to indirectly
boost the effects of nicotine on the brain (nicotine being the
main reason why people become addicted to smoking).
Despite this, the tobacco industry is allowed to use additives
and continues to do so, on the basis that they have been
considered safe for use in food or cosmetics by relevant
regulatory authorities. However, this is not a sufficiently
scientific basis upon which to justify their use in tobacco
products. This is because people do not generally consume/
use these food and cosmetic products in a state where the
additives are burnt (from being exposed to very high temperatures)
and then inhaled. In food and cosmetic goods,
consumers are exposed to these additives in a completely
different way to how they would be exposed to them through
smoking tobacco products. Therefore, these additives should
not be considered to have comparable effects on the body
when consumed in this way. Furthermore, the fact that these
additives can make tobacco products more attractive and
increase their use is particularly concerning given the toxic
and addictive nature of tobacco products.
Tobacco manufacturers also market ‘natural’ or ‘clean’ cigarettes
that reportedly have no chemicals or additives. However,
potential consumers of these cigarettes are reminded that
there is no such thing as a safe cigarette, because the smoke
that is produced still contains carcinogens and other toxic
compounds that come from the tobacco itself.
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