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3w ago

CNCT Sues Aroma King Over Alleged Use of Highly Addictive Nicotine Analogue

The French anti-tobacco group calls for a ban on nicotine analogues, citing health risks and regulatory loopholes in vaping products marketed to youth.

Le Comité national contre le tabagisme alarme sur les dangers de la métatine, ou 6-méthyl-nicotine, qui est jusqu’à trois fois plus addictive que la nicotine et dont les effets au long cours ne sont pas connus.
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Overview

  • The Comité national contre le tabagisme (CNCT) has filed a lawsuit against Aroma King for using 6-méthyl-nicotine in its 'NoNic' vaping products.
  • 6-méthyl-nicotine, a synthetic nicotine analogue, is being criticized for its potentially higher addictive potential compared to traditional nicotine.
  • The CNCT accuses Aroma King of misleading marketing claims, promoting 'NoNic' products as safer alternatives without medical verification.
  • The organization highlights concerns that nicotine analogues like 6-méthyl-nicotine enable the evasion of regulations on nicotine concentrations in vaping products.
  • The CNCT has called for a comprehensive ban on all nicotine analogues to close regulatory loopholes and protect vulnerable groups, particularly adolescents.